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I stopped my bc 5 days ago and im not bleeding im still spotting like i was when i was on the pill. i was on the pill for 4 weeks. junel 1 20 21 days.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Can restart: Your bleeding occurred right on time if you stopped your birth control 5 days ago. If you are not satisfied with your bleeding patterns off birth control consider restarting to help regulate the menstrual cycle.

Answered 2/5/2016

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