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I have been spotting for over a month and a half. i missed 3 days of my bc before the spotting started. when will it stop? and why did it start?thanks
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Soon: As you likely know, bc pills have two hormones in them (estrogen and progesterone). Higher levels of these two hormones in your blood stream prevent the usual signal that causes you to release an egg or ovulate. Missing several days of your bc pills drops those hormone levels and sends a signal to the inside of your uterus to slough off the lining that has been building up. It will even out soon.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Need attention: Missed a period and spotting afterward needs evaluation by your doctor. It can be a miscarriage, or hormonal imbalance.
Answered 3/18/2013
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Spotting: It is not normal for spotting to last that long after stopping bcp. It would be advisable to see your ob/gyn physician as soon as possible for evaluation.
Answered 7/5/2013
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