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I take birth control every day, and start my period at the same time when pack is over.having brown spotting 5 days before my period a negative test.

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Most likely: This is what we call break through bleeding. A common side effect of birth control pills. If you miss your period, take another pregnancy test.

Answered 11/11/2015

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A member asked:

I take birth control every day, and start my period at the same time when pack is over.having brown spotting 5 days before my period a negative test.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

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