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What does it mean when you were on birthcontrol & stopped having a period & now youve started to spot.?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Bcp: The general idea is that birth control pill has estrogen and progesterone. The pills with the hormone prevent you uterus from bleeding. The last seven pills of a package are placebo (no hormones) causing withdraw bleeding due to lack of hormones in the pills. Talk to your doctor there are exceptions to the rule.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Spotting: Break through bleeding sometimes occurs. As long as you are taking your pills you're ok.

Answered 9/28/2016

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