A member asked:

On my first pack of birth control pills and going on almost 2 weeks of spotting and or breakthrough bleeding, is this normal? will it stop?

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Dr. Malina Milan answered

Yes: It can sometimes take up to three months for your body to get used to the different hormone levels. Spotting is very common. Take care!

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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A member asked:

On my first pack of birth control pills and going on almost 2 weeks of spotting and or breakthrough bleeding, is this normal? will it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Malina Milan answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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