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I changed my birth control pills & have been spotting for a week. my period is set to start in 5 days. cause for concern? should i get checked?
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Not unusual: It can take a couple of months for your body to adapt to the new birth control pills. Be diligent in taking them roughly the same time each day. This helps to keep things stable.
Answered 2/15/2013
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