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Period is very light. i started taking lutera 5 months ago. period has been normal until now. it almost resembles spotting. is it normal?

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Yes this frequently: Happens on the pill.The lining that is normally shed at the end of cycle is now very thin.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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