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Why do i have cramps and a little spotting three days before my expected period? i am using prescription birth control.
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Probably normal: A higher dose estrogen in your birth control could help this. STDs and other serious problems could cause unscheduled spotting but would probably be more frequent.
Answered 2/6/2015
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