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I stopped my birthcontrol pills first month without them i'm on my third day but i'm experiencing spotting , back pain & watery discharge

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Consider restarting: If you are not satisfied with your cycles off birth control then consider restarting. If you feel your discharge is not normal then consider seeing an obgyn for testing.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2015

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