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Im exclusively breastfeeding.my baby 4months old, im havin vaginal bleeding and spotting for 10days now could it be mense?im using barier contraceptive

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: About half of women who breastfeed will begin to ovulate while still breastfeeding. You are wise to be using contraception - women who are ovulating while breastfeeding can still conceive.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

Im exclusively breastfeeding.my baby 4months old, im havin vaginal bleeding and spotting for 10days now could it be mense?im using barier contraceptive

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

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