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Been taking continuous birth control pill-skipping inactive pills. is breakthough bleeding (mostly spotting) anything i should be concerned about?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Spotting: No spotting is normal on birth control tablets. See your doctor if you are concerned.

Answered 5/9/2014

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