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A member asked:
On camrese. now on the week before the placebo pills & already have started my period, or at least spotting. is this regular?!
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Common: Mid cycle spotting while on combined oral hormonal contraceptives is a common side effect. Women who are overweight are particularly susceptible to this side effect. It might go away, or you can be put on a little higher dose of estrogen. Check a pregnancy test, too, though.
Answered 4/14/2013
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