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I have been on the birth control pill sronyx for 5 years, but for the last 4 months i have been having brown mid-cyle spotting that starts on day 17 of my cycle. does this mean my pills are no longer effective? i have never missed a pill.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pills: Talk to your provider. Physiology can change overtime. Likely you do need pill with more support.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 4/16/2020

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