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Im on birth control and have had continuous spotting for 3 weeks starting a week before the placebo pills. didnt get usual withdrawl bleed just spots?
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very normal on birth control. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method and scheduling a visit for an exam and testing.
Answered 1/18/2016
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