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Can taking birth controls out of order skipping days cause spotting?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: This may occur through several means. This may be breakthrough bleeding and it is possible for you to be pregnant. So see a physician and get this checked out

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can taking birth controls out of order skipping days cause spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

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