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My period isnt for another week & a half im on the pill. and ive been spotting for over 4 days, my blood is brown almost black in color. ?

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BCP ?'s: Bleeding on bcp's is common, especially since today's doses are so low, which makes "missing a pill" cause "breakthrough bleeding", although such will not usually affect the protection from pregnancy. Blood when oxidized will turn dark, so this can be normal.

Answered 6/17/2019

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