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Mid-cycle spotting

I've been reading other posts and it's clear that mid-cycle spotting is pretty common (and especially spotting a few days before your period). For the past two days, I have been experiencing cramping and spotting, with dark brown blood and discharge, it's really light. I had my last period about 14 days ago, and from what I understand, this spotting may be because I am ovulating? But I don't understand WHY this would be--- It's never happened in the past and I'm on birth control, I thought the pill suppressed ovulation?? If I had had sex since my last period, I'd be worried about pregnancy, but that's not possible, right?? Any information or guidance you ladies can give would be great.
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just an update, these cramps are really bad. I'd appreciate any feedback.
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Sometimes being on the pill, can still cause "break through ovulation". THe pill is not 100% effective against pregnancy. Even if you get a period this month, there could be a small chance your pregnant. I sugest to wait for your period...and then test.
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