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A member asked:

Had my baby 6mths ago started to take the pill since 3 mths ago.. still get my period while on the pill and spotting too .. is this okay?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Yes: Occurs often.....if you are lactating, it may stop.

Answered 11/5/2014

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