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I'm just over 5 weeks pp. i started the mini pill last sunday. i started to have light bleeding again. is this normal? i'm breastfeeding 7-8 times.
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Very: The mini pill, depo provera, nexplanon, and mirena (levonorgestrel) all usually have a period of breakthrough bleeding or spotting. However, if you've resumed sexual activity, check a pregnancy test to be certain.
Answered 8/1/2015
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