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How long does spotting usually last?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Spotting: Variable as it can be from birth control pills/devices/ shots, variation, from impending miscarriage ,ectopic. Follow up with doc

Answered 10/19/2015

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