VA
A 27-year-old female asked:
i switched birth control pills this pack. i am on the second week and now am having spotting. is this normal?
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Dr. Barbara Coulter-Smith answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes: If you switched to a pill with different hormone dosages you can get some light spotting in the first few cycles. Keep taking the pill at the same time every day and this will usually resolve. If not see your doctor. If you have missed any pills you may need to check a pregnancy test.
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Indianapolis, IN
A 34-year-old female asked:
I was on the ellese birth control pills i stopped taking them now all I do is have spotting is this normal?
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Dr. Brad Douglas answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: As birth control pills help to balance your hormone levels.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Missed birth control pills and now spotting for a week, should I stop the pack and let the cycle start over?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jie Xu answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: You can take your pills twice daily for 5 to 10 days to see if the bleeding stops, skip the placebo pills and start the new pack right away. Treat the new pack as you would normally. Also contact your doctor so they are aware. Good luck!
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A 49-year-old member asked:
How common is it to be spotting while on my birth control pills?
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Dr. Wendy Askew answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Fairly common: Especially so in the first 2-3 months of starting a new pill, as one's body is 'adjusting' to the new hormones. If it persists beyond the first few months, then it may not be the best pill for you, and another pill would likely not cause the same irregular bleeding. It would also be a good idea to get checked for other causes of irregular bleeding.
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Los Angeles, CA
A 26-year-old female asked:
I missed 2 of my birth control pills & i started spotting. I start taking my pills again like normal and i'm still spotting for a week. Normal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Malina Milan answered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: Some women are very sensitive to hormone changes and missing even one birth control pill can cause spotting, this should resolve.
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Dominican Republic
A 21-year-old female asked:
What do I do if I miss a week or so of birth control pills and start spotting? When do I start again?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Charles Whiting answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Depends: If you start your pill packs on Sunday, wait until Sunday and then throw the pack away and start a new one. If you start on a different day, throw your old pack away and start a new one today. In either case, use a back up method, such as condoms for at least 21 days after you start your new pack. Best wishes.
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