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I have been skipping my placebo pills for about 2 months, i am now having spotting. i decided to start my placebo pills for 2 days, will that stop the spotting?
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No: You will probably have a period and it may be heavier than usual. When you are taking the placebo, you are not receiving any hormones. This causes a period. It much safer to have a period at least every three months. It help lower your risk of uterine cancer.
Answered 8/4/2012
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