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A 29-year-old female asked:
I have been on the birth control pill sronyx for 5 years, but for the last 4 months i have been having brown midcyle spotting that starts on day 17 of my cycle. does this mean my pills are no longer effective? i have never missed a pill.
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Unlikely: to affect contraception. However, a 1 or 2 % failure rate is the usual rate of pregnancy with birth control pills. If this continues, you should see your doctor to get an exam and medication adjustment, to control the breakthru bleeding.
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AK
A 29-year-old female asked:
I have been on the birth control pill Sronyx for 5 years, but for the last 4 months I have been having brown mid-cyle spotting that starts on day 17 of my cycle. Does this mean my pills are no longer effective? I have never missed a pill.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Pills: Talk to your provider. Physiology can change overtime. Likely you do need pill with more support.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
On birth control, about 5 days before placebo pills, have clot like brown spotting for 3 days now. Never missed a pill. Should I be worried?
Dr. Cynthia Frazieranswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
No: This is breakthrough bleeding which happens on occasion. If it becomes a pattern you should schedule an appointment. Happening one time is usually not... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
On birth control pill missed 2 in a row had unprotected sex then doubled up once then skipped a pill spotting off and on brown and red with no clots?
Dr. Michael Dansieanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Unprotected sex: Semen remains viable for up to 7 days after ejaculation. If you had unprotected sex, you need to use emergency contraception. Oral contraceptive taken... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Ive been on Junel birth control for over a year, the past 2 months Ive had more irregular spotting then ever, is that bad? I havent missed pills
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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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 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?
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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