NuvaRing: is spotting normal? Posted: 09-20-06 18:17pm
I have been using the NuvaRing as my form
of birth control for over a year. Since
then I have had only slight side affects
never spotting. However, yesterday I
experienced spotting and am a little
worried. I am not due to begin my period
until next week. Is this a concern or is
it fairly normal? I know spotting happens
in the beginning of starting a new form of
birth control as your body adjusts to the
hormones, but it has been over a
year...
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Birth Control Answer A1550 Posted: 10-05-06 07:38am
The spotting that you report might be a
side effect of the NuvaRing-hormonal
contraception. First, you must exclude
the possibility of genital infections,
tumors etc. In any case, it is not normal.
That’s why, you HAVE TO visit your
gynecologist to identify the reason for
irregular vaginal bleeding.
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