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Taking yasmin for week 1x1.noticed brownish color similar to period spotting and it's not decreasing.dr said it's dysfunctional spotting. how to stop?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Two options: Either continue your Yasmin for 2+ months and hope the medication ultimately resolves the problem, or change to a different pill or contraceptive method.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/5/2017

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A member asked:

Taking yasmin for week 1x1.noticed brownish color similar to period spotting and it's not decreasing.dr said it's dysfunctional spotting. how to stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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