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I took an oral contraceptive the other day, and now i'm spotting but i think i might be having a period again, i'm unsure. what does this mean?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Breakthrough bleed: It is not uncommon for oral contraceptive users t experience occasional bleeding/spotting in between periods. If this continues for 3 or more months check with your MD and discuss an alternative pill formulation.

Dr Saunders agreed

Answered 12/2/2015

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A member asked:

I took an oral contraceptive the other day, and now i'm spotting but i think i might be having a period again, i'm unsure. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Saunders agreed

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