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Spotted for a week before period, dark and light brown/red, then got heavy period for 1 day, now spotting again. on birth control. normal?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Could be: Birth control pills are known to cause irregular bleeding on them. This is more common in the beginning go its use, but may occur any time during its use.

Dr Stringer agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Spotted for a week before period, dark and light brown/red, then got heavy period for 1 day, now spotting again. on birth control. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Stringer agreed

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