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A member asked:

On the pill havent had af in 7 months for 5 days i had brown pink spotting ive been done for 2 days but i still have cramps n sharp pains why?

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Spotting: can occur with pills due to hormonal variations. Consider use of OTC analgesics for the cramps or seek help

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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