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When stopping birth control after 5 days of using it can you continue spotting for many days?
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2006-07-16 20:31:03
Hello - When you stop birth control, because the amount of
hormones contained in your body decreases daily, this can cause a
period like bleed or spotting. This usually occurs anywhere between
day 2-day 7 of stopping BCP. This is normal and nothing to worry
about. But if you continue to bleed for over days then see your
doctor for a check up and to rule out pregnancy. Take care.
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