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Changing contraception adviseable if spotting on pill?

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Yes: Spottng on the pill may not require a change in contraceptive method, but just a change in brand of pill. Speak with your clinician.

Answered 1/19/2017

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common: Many women will have spotting or breakthrough bleeding when starting the pill. By the third or fourth pack of pills, most women are bleeding only when they are supposed to - during the last week. Be patient and don't change until after at least 4 cycles.

Answered 5/17/2015

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