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I take birth control every day, and start my period at the same time when pack is over.having brown spotting 5 days before my period a negative test.
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Most likely: This is what we call break through bleeding. A common side effect of birth control pills. If you miss your period, take another pregnancy test.
Answered 11/11/2015
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