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Im on amethia lo and have been spotting for a month now. is this common? or what should i do? how do i stop spotting?

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Dr. Vikas Merchia answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Spotting on ocp: not uncommon to spot on OC for first several months, I would continue with it.

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

Im on amethia lo and have been spotting for a month now. is this common? or what should i do? how do i stop spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vikas Merchia answered

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