A 23-year-old female asked:
stopped my birth control had withdrawal bleed and then i have spotted on two occasions. why does this happen ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jaime Lopez answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Can be normal: First make sure that you are not pregnant. This can be normal for the first 2 or 3 cycles until your hormones start to work again. I would see your doctor if your menses do not regulate after 3 months.
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Dr. Paula Hillard answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Possibilities: Many possibilities, including pregnancy. Are you wanting to be pregnant? If so, you should be taking prenatal vitamins with folate, (folic acid) and do a pregnancy test if you've missed a period. Other causes of spotting include infections (including stds), polyps of the cervix and uterus, fibroids, endometriosis, hormone imbalances, and more. See your doctor to find out.
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