Apple Valley, CA
A 21-year-old member asked:
I am on birth control for four months now,i skip my placebo pills so i don't get a period.for the last 3 days i have had severe cramps and spotting.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Hormones or birth control pills can cause irregular periods and spotting.anytime Periods are irregular I recommend you check pregnancy test to make sure you're not pregnant
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Would it be safe for a teen to use birth control pills and skip placebos every other month, to get less periods?
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Birth Control: if her periods are regular this is generally safe, however, you would want to check with her prescribing doctor who knows her history and medical cond... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I have light brown discharge with no odor, having cramps. Last period was 9/23-9/26. And I miss my birth control pills can that be the reason why ?
Dr. Matthew Wilsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Yes: missing pills can cause abnormal bleeding or pregnancy. Take 2 per day until you get caught up and use condoms until your next period.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I have bad periods.I have severe cramps and i skip months.Im cramping now but not bleeding , what can I do for the pain ?(not on birth control no more)
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Cramps: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caf... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
Dysmenorrhea can be caused by polyps, fibroids & adenomyosis.
Aug 23, 2013
A 28-year-old female asked:
Spotting red and brown 5 days before my period. Didn't miss any birth control pills this month. I have slight cramps. Could it be pregnancy? Or what?
Dr. Gabriel Aisenberganswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Unlikely, but...: is this the only time this happened? breakthrough pregnancy while on OCP are uncommon. Pregnancy tests are sensitive enough to catch an early positive... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
My birth control only has 4 placebo pills, each pack starts on a Sunday but I want to skip my period. Do I start with the first pill in my new pack?
Dr. Stephen Richardsanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 44 years experience
Skip placebo: Start your next pack as soon as you get to placebos.
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Last updated Jan 26, 2016
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