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Why am i spotting about a week before my period is scheduled to come. its unusual, since its a darker brown form of spotting that i've never experienced before. i am currently using contraception?
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Vaginal "spotting" ?: If you are using oral contraception, it is important to take the active pills within the hour of the previous active pill, as "low dose" oral bcp's will not cover the irregular interval, and "breakthrough" bleeding can occur. If the spotting continues, stop the current pack, wait five days and start a new pack, taking them punctually. If not on bcp's, see your gyn physician for an exam.
Answered 7/13/2020
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