I have been spotting since 12/2/09 on the light/dark blue pills (its now 12/11/09 supposed to get my period this week), it is mostly brown/light red, and not enough to have to use a tampon or pad. But its been everyday since then. I have never missed a pill, or even taken one late. I have been on birth control pills (orthotricylen lo) for about 8 months now, and have only had spotting in the 2nd month of starting.My bf and I always use condoms as well, so I doubt that I am pregnant, plus along with my spotting I can actually see some of the lining after I wipe. Also, if it was "implantation bleeding", wouldnt it have only lasted a day or two? This has been going on for over a week. So my question is, what could this cause be? I called my doctor and she never got back (after 3 calls) and the only info the receptionist could give me is "it happens, its common". Also, say I dont get any more blood than spotting this week, does that still count as a period? Any similiar experiences? Thanks
2006-12-11 11:19:53 · 5 answers · asked by Ash_082 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It took me five different kind of birth control pill until I found one that didn't give me breakthrough bleeding mid-cycle. It often started after about 4 or five months on a new pill so I'd have to switch. You may just need a higher dose.
When you are on birth control pills, you don't actually have a natural period, you have what is called withdrawal bleeding, and it happens when the level of hormones in you body drops, either by taking the sugar placebo pills, skipping active pills, or having pills that aren't quite strong enough. You're still protected against pregnancy even though you have spotting, but talk to your doctor about putting you on a higher dose pill.
2006-12-11 14:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to get spotting and breakthrough bleeding in the first three months when you start a new birth control pill. The spotting can last from a day to the whole cycle. If you;ve been taking your pill correctly (same time each day) and you still get spotting or bleeding outside of the sugar pills, then go back to your doctor, explain the problem, and they'll give you a different pill to try. I had to try 5 or 6 different pills for at least 3 months each before I found one that didn't eventually give me breakthrough bleeding.
2016-05-23 06:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the receptionist is NOT a doctor. DEMAND to see your doctor or find another one. It is NOT up to a dumb dingbat receptionist to take your health and well-being under advisement. DO NOT stand for it!
Secondly, it could just be that (assuming you've not had these problems in the past) it's just an odd month. It could be stress...the holidays are a very stressful time for people, whether or not they realize it.
If it continues to happen and you cannot get in to see a doctor, then maybe you might give a family planning clinic a call and see what they say. Either way, it doesn't sound too worrisome - if a little abnormal.
Just remember: it is YOUR body, and YOU know it better than anyone else. Don't take no for an answer!!
2006-12-11 11:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to be put on a stronger dose of birthcontrol. I used to be on orthotricyclen lo (which has three different strengths) and i started spotting so he put me on regular otrho cyclen which is just one strength. So you need to talk with your doctor.
2006-12-11 15:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by sweetie34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's breakthrough bleeding.
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakthrough_bleeding
2006-12-11 12:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by jae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋