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On birth control, about 5 days before placebo pills, have clot like brown spotting for 3 days now. never missed a pill. should i be worried?
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No: This is breakthrough bleeding which happens on occasion. If it becomes a pattern you should schedule an appointment. Happening one time is usually nothing to worry about unless you have other symptoms.
Answered 5/31/2015
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