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A member asked:

Had surgical abortion 7 week ago, spotting at 4 weeks.real bleeding started yesterday, red but light. is period? can start taking pill (prescribed) now?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Most likely yes!: This sounds like a normal light period to me! i would start taking your bc today.

Answered 5/14/2013

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