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Stopped taking my b/c after 1week5days 2 get my period early. now i am one week into my new pack and i had a little brown brown spotting... normal?
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Normal: Changing the format of the pill pack can cause abnormal bleeding. You also need to check a pregnancy test.
Answered 11/2/2012
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Probably: The pill controls your cycle artificially and generally predictably. Any alteration in the regimen will usually result in unscheduled bleeding. Fortunately this is usually temporary and self-resolving. Be careful though- changing the regimen will reduce the pills effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
Answered 1/5/2013
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