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A 30-year-old female asked:
On birth control but i ovulated last week and had sex, this week i missed 2 active pills now i have spotting does missing active pills cause a period?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mary Vankoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Missing pills: Missing pills causes ovulation and bleeding. Consider an IUD like Mirena (levonorgestrel) for reliable contraception and cycle control.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Missed 3 birth control pills in a row, got heavy period now spotting for the past 2 weeks, is this normal?
Dr. Moshe Dekelanswered
Gynecology 49 years experience
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Haven't taken birth control in a week cause I ran out And there are no signs of a period usually when I missed a pill I would be spotting
Dr. Yelena Kipervasanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Recommendation : Just wait what happens next. Schedule of period could be changed.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Ive been on a combination birth control pill for 5 years. I missed one pill and Ive been spotting for about a week since. Should I stop taking active pills so I can have my period, or keep taking the pills?
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Keep taking your pills as directed, and be sure to use a backup contraceptive method for the rest of the month, until after your withdrawal bleed duri... Read More
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Reviewed Aug 25, 2021
A 24-year-old female asked:
Have PCOS.Not sexually active, on birth control for years(now on isibloom). My period always comes even if I mess up my pills. Missed a few pills last (nov)month, took one or two late this month(dec). Period never came?Start new pack 2day?
Dr. Timothy Brownanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
You should start your new pack on schedule whether or not you got withdrawal bleeding, assuming there is truly no possibility of pregnancy (no sexual ... Read More
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Answered Dec 13, 2021
A 23-year-old female asked:
Spotted brown for 2 weeks and then had my regular period. Been on birth control for 4 years and have never missed. What's the reason for spotting?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually sel... Read More
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