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A 34-year-old female asked:
I stopped taking yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). this is my first month off the pill i had a normal period.. three days later i'm spotting is this normal..
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Dr. Scott Hayworthanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Probably-call doc: Probably ok; however, you need to call your doctor. You should also have a pregnancy test.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I started taking yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) this month its my first month using bc pills I should get my period in a week..Today while wiping i've seen brown blood?
Dr. Byron Hapneranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sounds okay: Some unscheduled bleeding is common when starting birth control pills, at least for the first few months.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have period for 2 days when i stop taking yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pills?Because that is what i experienced
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Normal: When you stop birth-control pills, your progesterone levels drop. This drop signals your body to have a period and is expected. Best wishes!
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I started the pill yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) 24/4 8 days ago o the first day of my period. Usually my period lasts about 3 to 5 days, but this time my period has last 8 ?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Time: When you start a new birth control method it often takes a few months to adjust. I tell my patients to give a new method three months before we judge ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Just changed from Marvelon to Yasmin, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) taken first pill today after 7 day period break do I need to use protection for next 7 days?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Psychologically, yes: Physically no, if you don't miss any pills. Psychologically, yes, for peace of mind.
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A 28-year-old member asked about a 28-year-old male:
Fiance is on Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) (first timer, all pills timely taken) and due for next batch of pills today, but still no period. What should we do?
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Check : A pregnancy test and if negative check again in a week if still hasn't started
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