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Yes. Cramps and spotting are a very common side effect while using Birth Control, especially in the first 1 to 3 months.

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If she is on birth control, the change in hormones can affect the body's hormones and cause a drop in estrogen, which can cause spotting. If she is sexually active, it could have been a minor miscarriage, particularly if cramping or pain was involved. When in doubt, see a doctor.


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Is it possible to spot when you stop taking birth control?

Spotting on birth control can happen due to missed pills or due to other factors. If you have taken the pill as directed, spotting doesn't mean that you are not protected against pregnancy. If the spotting continues or recurs, see your health care provider to find out the cause. Infection or some other problem with your cervix could be the cause. If not, a change in brand may solve the problem.


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Can not taking your birth control pill on time a few days during a month cause you to skip your perid?

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Will taking someone elses birth control pill make you infertile?

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You have irregular but you havent had it in months then get some spotting yet a pregnancy test was negative should you take another test if you still have not had your period but you show pregnancy si?

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