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A 37-year-old female asked about a 38-year-old member:
Im on my sugar pills of my low dose birth control pills and only have 2 left. im bleeding / spotting very lightly but its brown blood now. is that considered normal? i start new pack on sunday. today is friday.
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes, ok: Ok to restart active pills as planned to maintain best contraception, and cycle control, going forward.
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