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I've started with vaginal spotting in the mid cycle, and the discharge is black-looking. i'm a healthy 19 year old, and i'm on the pill.am i to worry?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breakthrough: Some spotting mid cycle dark colored is okay, it is a breakthrough discharge of the pill. If it becomes heavier or more persistent, contact your GYN for perhaps a stronger pill.

Answered 1/25/2015

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A member asked:

I've started with vaginal spotting in the mid cycle, and the discharge is black-looking. i'm a healthy 19 year old, and i'm on the pill.am i to worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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