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I have been on birth control for 1 year and 8 months. ive never been late or missed a pill. during placebo week i usually start my period on the third day. this week i started a day late and it was only light brown clots that lasted only two days?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

GYNECOLOGIST: Please discuss this with your Gynecologist who knows your medical history and if you are not comfortable with your Doctor see another for a second opinion.

Answered 1/22/2021

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A member asked:

I have been on birth control for 1 year and 8 months. ive never been late or missed a pill. during placebo week i usually start my period on the third day. this week i started a day late and it was only light brown clots that lasted only two days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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