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If i begin to spot a few days before my period. then fill a tampon a day for about a week very light is that my period? i am also on birth control

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Menses on OCP's: Most likely it is. Usually periods are lighter on birth control oral contraceptives. If you are worried about pregnancy, please take a pregnancy test from the drug store.

Answered 8/8/2016

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A member asked:

If i begin to spot a few days before my period. then fill a tampon a day for about a week very light is that my period? i am also on birth control

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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