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Im currently on birth control, the pill, and i have been using the pill for almost a year. i have one more day before the brown pill which is my period week and i bled a bit a day before the brown pill. is that normal??

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Specializes in Medicina General

Yes : Hi there, spotting is a normal side effect on many birth control pills, however I strongly recommend you consult your obgyn on the matter.

Answered 12/28/2019

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A member asked:

Im currently on birth control, the pill, and i have been using the pill for almost a year. i have one more day before the brown pill which is my period week and i bled a bit a day before the brown pill. is that normal??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniela Torres answered

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