I am on the pill, and i switched to tri-cyclen lo a couple months ago. Before that i was on triquilar. I started a new pack last week and now i am spotting??? I have ever spotted before.
Does anyone else take the pill 12 weeks straight and then one week off? My doctor told me i could do this to reduce the amount of times i have a period. At first i still decided to stop after 3 weeks to get my period, but this week, i started another pack right away.
2006-08-02 04:07:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
i have never* spotted before
2006-08-02 04:07:43 · update #1
Spotting can occure anytime you switch medications. Your body needs time to adjust to the new pill.
And you doctor is right, you can go as long as 12 weeks on the pill to avoid more frequent menstrual cycles, however, there is not a great deal of evidence from testing as to what this may do to your body down the road. I would proceed with caution.
2006-08-02 04:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if you're a few days off on starting a new pack you'll spot. The reason why is because the hormones that are running your cycle are becoming weak in your system. So your body takes over trying to get back on it's own cycle. This can cause spotting and PMS like symptoms until you're back on your pills.
I had this happen when I took mine. It's no biggie unless you are having any type of pain or discomfort.
2006-08-02 04:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by jessica s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a second opinion. This sounds like it could really mess up your hormones. There is controversy anyway about the pill and its effects on the body. Not saying I am against it. But I dn't like the sounds of this stuff.
I don't think it would be unusual for there to be some spotting with the change in pill typs as it might have some impact on your hormones temporarily. If it continues however, talk to a docotr again.
2006-08-02 04:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tri Cyclen Lo doesn't work. I took it for months and never stopped spotting.
2006-08-02 04:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sheriff Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to spot a little bit while your body is adjusting to the new medicine. It's also normal to spot if you do not take your pill at the same time every day or skip days.
2006-08-02 04:10:59 · answer #5 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal When i switched to tri-cyclen lo this happen to me and it had never happen before if your really concerned ask your doctor
2006-08-02 04:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should ask the doctor why. i'm on tri-cyclen lo and i don't spot at all.
2006-08-02 04:11:11 · answer #7 · answered by ~Saratini~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible with the change of pills and hormones. It shouldn't last that long. If it does contact your doc and let him/her know.
Everyone responds differently to the drug. Just because one person doesn't does not mean that everyone won't.
2006-08-02 04:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor. since thi sis the first time you are skipping a week, i'm sure it's normal But whats the harm in asking her??
2006-08-02 04:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by jlg96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to your doctor about it.
2006-08-02 04:11:10 · answer #10 · answered by superboredom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋