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Started a new contraceptive on the 1 of the month which was also the first day of my period. haven't stopped spotting yet. is it safe to continue?
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Yes: Spotting isn't uncommon when you first start a new pill. Its best to keep taking it correctly. In time, your body will usually adjust and the spotting will stop. Sometimes it can take 3 months or so. Best wishes!
Answered 6/14/2015
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Continue pill: Unfortunately, break through bleeding is a side effect of birth control pills. That does not mean that the pills is not effective in preventing pregnancy. Stopping the pill will result in a withdrawal bleeding like an menstrual period. The doctor who prescribed the pill needs to know to possibly pick a pill with different strength of hormones.
Answered 6/14/2015
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