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I started my period spotting on tuesday and medium flow on wednesday then it stopped on thursday. i am a 41 and on birth control pills?

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds ok: the pill can be less hormone than you are used to so that your flow may be lighter. keep a diary of the bleeding for a few months and re-evaluate. if it consistent, it is likely fine.

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Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

I started my period spotting on tuesday and medium flow on wednesday then it stopped on thursday. i am a 41 and on birth control pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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