A member asked:
I stopped bcps in january. i haven't had a period yet but i have been spotting off and on for the last week. i am trying to conceive. should i worry?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irergular periods : Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. If you are trying to conceive the schedule a visit. Schedule a visit to see if you are ovulating.
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Dr. Safiyya Shabazzanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
No: Ocps block ovulation. Menstrual bleeding is a sign you may be starting to ovulate again. Give it 6 months if you're over 30, a year if you're younger.
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Im experiencing light spotting and my period doesnt start for a week. Im on BCPs I take every day and I had a period last month. Whats going on?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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Dr. Maritza Baezanswered
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Multiple things: It could be signs or pregnancy, infection, stress or something else. Get checked out to know for sure.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Missed 3 birth control pills got period a week later (two weeks early) lasted a week been spotting ever since ( for 3 weeks)?
Dr. Felicia Donaldanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Should stop: The half life of the pill is short so if you miss one day you can begin to bleed. Always use back-up contraception if you miss pills. The next day y... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Last month i lost an active birth control pill. Took the next days pill instead. Finished pack and got period a day early now spotting a week early.?
Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Should be ok: Missing one pill and cutting short your month one day should not be a problem. May take a month or two to get back to "normal" for you. If concerned c... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I missed 2 of my birth control pills, I took 2 pills when I remembered and I have been spotting for the last 24 hours. When will this stop and do I just keep taking the active pills as normal? Period is due in 2 weeks, will it still come on time?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
"missed bcp" ?'s: Missing even two active pills in the middle of a cycle or oral BCP's will result in withdrawal bleeding, as estrogen fluctuations will cause this as l... Read More
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