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A 22-year-old female asked:

On othro tri cyclen and tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) now for the last 6 yrs. im spotting for 2 to 3 week between periods now is it from my birth control.

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Dr. Robert Varady
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Most likely: Most likely, yes. Keep taking the pil, don't miss any and it should clear up in a month or so. Doubtful, but you might want to check a pregnancy test to be certain.
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