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I'm taking spritec birth control and have been experiencing some very light spotting. can i double up on the pill to stop it?

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Dr. Melanie Mintzer answered

Spotting on ocps: Spotting on low dose oral contraceptives is very common. If usually indicates that the dose of estrogen or progesterone are too low. Seek medical advice from your health care provider who can adjust your hormone dose with a pill change. Doubling up will stop the spotting temporarily, but once on a lower dose it may reoccur.

Answered 5/30/2015

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A member asked:

I'm taking spritec birth control and have been experiencing some very light spotting. can i double up on the pill to stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melanie Mintzer answered

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