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3 month postpartum started my 2nd cycle 2 days ago with low ogestrel but nothin but light spoting since i started my cycle is this normal bc to early?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Yes, esp if breastfe: If you are 3 months postpartum and breastfeeding then only light spotting is perfectly normal. If you are not breastfeeding, it can still be normal. Bottom line, you're protected from pregnancy and it's likely your cycle will return to normal on the pill.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 6/18/2013

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A member asked:

3 month postpartum started my 2nd cycle 2 days ago with low ogestrel but nothin but light spoting since i started my cycle is this normal bc to early?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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