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A 18-year-old female asked:
Had sex a week ago on pill. been bleeding for a few days. thought it was spotting but heavier than normal & light pink with cramps. period in a week.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
May be: due to imbalance of progesterone & estrogen. Take a pregnancy test if your period is late. Take care.
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Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Several things: Several things could be causing breakthrough bleeding on the pill. It could be due to not taking the pill at the same time every day. Abnormal cells on the cervix and infections can also cause this. You need to be seen for an exam and testing ASAP. Hope this helps and you feel better fast.
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