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Lighter periods (basically spotting) during active birth control pills for the past 2 months, taken several pregnancy tests all negative.. normal?
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Yea!: Lighter periods is definitely a side effect for many women on birth control. Nothing to worry about. Good luck!
Answered 2/3/2015
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