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Am 31 on birth control (don't take it at the same time) i've started spotting brown and cramping a bit . should start my period next wk should i worr?
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No need to worry: Sometimes while on birth control you can start spotting before you start your period. Its the lining of the uterus slowly starting to shed rather than shedding all at one time.
Answered 11/9/2014
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