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I just started birth control and its been about two weeks since i have been on the pill and i am spotting. is this normal?
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Maybe: Spotting is a very common side effect with birth control pills - especially the first 1-2 months of taking the pills. If you are worried or it does not improve - call the provider that gave you the prescription to ask more questions.
Answered 10/24/2017
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