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A member asked:

Stopped taking birthcontrol 3 mons ago.no period for about 7weeks.red/pink spotting for three days.had a seizure a month ago.neg pregnancy test3wksago?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Birth control: Spotting has something to do with birth control withdrawal but seizure is a separate entity and needs to be investigated further. After birth control use, it takes some time for body to ovulate. So not surprised by negative pregnancy test.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 9/15/2014

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