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I just started birth conytol 2 weeks ago and i went like 5 days with no spotting or anything and now for the last 3 days i have been bleeding.. ?

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Takes a while: When starting a new birth control product it can take several months for the body to regulate itself to the new hormonal regimen. Irregular bleeding and spotting is a common problem during that adjustment period. If your periods are not regulated after 3 packs of pills then see your doctor to consider a different type of pill.

Answered 1/13/2016

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