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I just started birth control, and i'm spotting. is this normal?
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Side effects: Most women who take birth control pills have no side effects, but the most common side effect in the first 1-3 months is irregular, unpredictable bleeding that gets better over time. Missed pills can also cause spotting and breakthrough bleeding.
Answered 5/10/2017
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