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Switched cocs, now on mid 3rd pack. normal to still be spotting til now (starts midcycle usually)? pills always on time, taking no other medication.
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very normal on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
Answered 5/2/2016
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