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Q: Am I Spotting Or Is It My Period?

asked by: lindsee on April 9th, 2007

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i just started on the pill a few weeks ago, and i haven't missed one. i heard girls get spotting their first 3 months on it. todays my second day in a row. its not bad. but i dont know if its spotting or my period.. i get cramps every so often. any information? let me know Smile

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Tylanas

replied on April 9th, 2007

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Re: Am I Spotting Or Is It My Period?

lindsee wrote:

It is spotting because it is not happening during the placebo week. Your period should come during that week, though it may still be light.

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