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I used to have spotting before every period for a few days. i started birth control and i havent spot for several days before my period the last few months. was the spotting a hormonal issue if the birth control has stopped my pre-period spotting?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

This has stabilized: and thinned the uterine lining, to help your bleeding to be better. Likely this was caused by ovulation irregularities, possibly insulin resistnance/polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I used to have spotting before every period for a few days. i started birth control and i havent spot for several days before my period the last few months. was the spotting a hormonal issue if the birth control has stopped my pre-period spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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