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I was late taking my birth control pill yesterday and now im spotting since last night. how long will this spotting last? i took it at regular time today. thank you

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

May take : a few days, try taking around the same time each day, if possible.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2019

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A member asked:

I was late taking my birth control pill yesterday and now im spotting since last night. how long will this spotting last? i took it at regular time today. thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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