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I sex maybe 2 weeks ago , i'm on birth control. i recently got switched from ortho evra to xulane . i'm now spotting 5 days before my period . ?
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very normal on Birth control. it happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
Answered 5/4/2015
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Time to adjust...: If you didn't miss any pills during the switch to Xulane you probably aren't pregnant. Sometimes changing pills can cause you to spot in between periods for a few months until your body gets used to the new pills. If you don't have a period when you are supposed to, do a pregnancy test just to be sure. Best wishes!
Answered 5/4/2015
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