A 16-year-old member asked:
ive been on the birth control patch for almost 6 months now. ive been spotting a week early from when my period is due. is this normal?
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Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Can be a normal: variation at first, as this keeps happening, let your doctor know, as well be sure to change patches on schedule if possible.
Answered on Apr 20, 2020
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