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Is it normal to observe brown spotting instead of a period on yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Common: It's not normal but it is common to experience. It's not associated with anything dangerous.

Answered 6/14/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal to observe brown spotting instead of a period on yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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