A member asked:

Been on birth control for almost a month now, got period right away, after a week of have my period, i've been experiencing spotting, for 4 days now. ?

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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Could happen...: The first few months in birth control you can experience irregular spotting or bleeding while your body gets used to it. If it is a lot of bleeding consult your doctor.

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Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

Been on birth control for almost a month now, got period right away, after a week of have my period, i've been experiencing spotting, for 4 days now. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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