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Does spotting while taking the pill correctly mean that the pill is ineffective?
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Most modern: pills contain too little estrogen so breakthrough bleed is not unusual. Try higher estrogen pill for a few minths
Answered 2/7/2015
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Spotting: No it does mean that the pill is ineffective. Even on the pill some women can have spotting around the time of their menses.
Answered 2/7/2015
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