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A member asked:
Do birth control pills cause spotting for days? how long does it last? it's been 8 days, accompanied with painful cramps. not pregnant.
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See below: The symptoms you describe can be attributed to birth control pills. You should discuss this with your family doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Im on birth control to regulate me, and missed quite a few pills n had sex the week i missed the most pills, 2day about 12days later spotting n cramps?
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