Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 1 Location: Constantine
Spotting Posted: 01-06-04 17:34pm
I started birth control about 1 month and
2 weeks ago. I'm about a week before my
period and I have started to spot. At
first I thought it was because intercourse
was a little dryer than normal last time
but i'm unsure and worried. I've never
missed a day of my pill even though I
haven't always been taking it the exact
same time every day. Do you think I
should worry about being pregnant? What
are some other reasons for spotting other
than being pregnant? -kd
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4922 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 01-07-04 12:40pm
The spotting can occur when starting birth
control. Because it takes control of your
hormones and your period, it can be
lighter. Some women have to take birth
control so that it can lighten up their
period. I was on the patch and when I
first got my period, I spotted for about
a week before I got my actual period. And
it was very light. But it was just the
birth control. So you should be fine. If
you are still worried take a pregnancy
test. Good luck!
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 01-07-04 13:34pm
Another possible cause is if you're not on
a strong enough pill or if the pill
doesn't suit you, which is what my
daughter discovered after it caused her to
spot constantly then she lost massses of
weight & we almost lost her.
I am not trying to scare you but people
should know that drs do not always tell us
(or perhaps they don't even know) of all
the possible side effects. Talk to your
dr if this keeps up or if you're worried
or get any other symptoms.
