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Im on birth control and started my period july 3rd 2014, im still bleedin it was heavy at the beginning, now its light, spotting i dnt knw what's wrong?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Did they : Change the generic of your pill? Have you gained weight? Lots of things can affect the length of your period. If it happens again call your doc

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Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

Im on birth control and started my period july 3rd 2014, im still bleedin it was heavy at the beginning, now its light, spotting i dnt knw what's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

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