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I started birth control pills this month & 5 days before i start the inactive pills i started to have some bleeding for those 5 days that normal?
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Not uncommon ...: to have spotting near the end of the medicated pills when first going on a BCP. Usually, this is less a problem after several months when your body gets acclimated to the new ratio of estrogen/progesterone. If it continues to be a problem, speak with your doctor about trying a different brand. Some women do better with triphasic vs monophasic vs progestin only pills.
Answered 3/30/2015
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