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I missed 2-3 birth control pills 1 week before period, i had my period like normal but now 2 weeks after my period am spotting still is this normal? i have not missed a pill since then?

Q: i missed 2-3 birth control pills 1 week before period, i had my period like normal but now 2 weeks after my period am spotting still is this normal? i have not missed a pill since then?

: Spotting is not uncommon at this time in the cycle when ovulation occurs. However, if spotting persists in the next cycle and it seems not related to ovulation then you should see a gynecologist. Good luck.

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Spotting is not uncommon at this time in the cycle when ovulation occurs. However, if spotting persists in the next cycle and it seems not related to ovulation then you should see a gynecologist. Good luck.

Answered 8/10/2023

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I missed 2-3 birth control pills 1 week before period, i had my period like normal but now 2 weeks after my period am spotting still is this normal? i have not missed a pill since then?

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