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On birth control pill. experiencing very light spotting and mild cramps. but my period isn't until the end of next week. what does this mean?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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Breakthrough: Breakthrough bleeding is technically bleeding due to "slightly-low" hormone levels, usually estrogen but sometimes progesterone. Most spotting on pills is break thru, but if you had, say a polyp, it could cause irregular bleeding that's not breakthrough.

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Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

On birth control pill. experiencing very light spotting and mild cramps. but my period isn't until the end of next week. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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