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I had my last period 2 weeks ago and finished 8 days ago. i now have brown spotting. this has never occurred before and i am on the contraceptive pill?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Spotting: Spotting is not uncommon especially if on BCP. But no method of birth control is 100% effective . So I would do a urine/blood HCG and follow up with your doctor/urgent care. if associated with pain, fever follow up sooner .. .

Answered 10/1/2014

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A member asked:

I had my last period 2 weeks ago and finished 8 days ago. i now have brown spotting. this has never occurred before and i am on the contraceptive pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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