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Took one bc pill, and stopped due to side effects (nausea), 5 days later started to spot, and have been for 4 days. not pregnant, spotting from pill?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Could be: Spotting could occur form sporadic use of birth control pills but you only took one pill making this a less likely cause. If it continuous see your Obgyn for an exam and to discuss alternative forms of birth control that you might like better.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/30/2015

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