Manhattan, KS
A 18-year-old female asked:
Today i skipped my last active bc pill in the pack to induce period and ate a whole pineapple. i had light pink spotting this evening. pregnant?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Birth control: If you stopped the active pills then it make sense that you had spotting as one expects to have a period when you stop the active pills. Eating pineapple will not affect anything. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available at any pharmacy. If you were taking pills correctly during the month then I would not expect pregnancy
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