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I missed on birth control pill and several hours later i am spotting. have not had sex in awhile. wy am i spotting?
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Missed pill: When you miss a pill, your estrogen level drops. That frequently results in spotting from the lining of the uterus. Continue your pills and the bleeding should resolve. Timely compliance is important for good cycle control.
Answered 3/25/2015
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