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Hi. i recently started taking birth control, low estrogeen. i have been getting spotting, it was light now heavy. is this from the birth control?
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BCP: It could be due to your bcp . Dysfunctional uterine bleeding can occur if there is hormonal imbalance. Talk to your gyne.
Answered 9/8/2012
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