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Will low dose sprintec birth control help control spotting before my periods? i usually spot for 3 or 4 days b4 each period with no pill. thanks

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes : it would very likely help the spotting, if it did not control the spotting, talk to your doctor about possible polyps of the uterine lining.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

Will low dose sprintec birth control help control spotting before my periods? i usually spot for 3 or 4 days b4 each period with no pill. thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Modi agreed

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