Can anything be done to stop spotting? I started the pill a little over a week ago (normal Ortho Tri-cyclen - not lo) and I don't know what to do.
What do you ladies do when you're spotting? Do you wear pantiliners or anything? Or should it only be extremely light if you're "spotting"?
I'm confused.
I hate it.
2006-12-20 07:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by boofrikadeehoo 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Its really light at times, but then sometimes I'll have little clots. (Sorry if this is kinda gross.)
2006-12-20 08:02:41 · update #1
Also - I thought this pill was supposed to help clear pimples? Well it's made me break out :(
2006-12-20 08:05:05 · update #2
If I stopped taking the pill - would the spotting stop, or get worse?
2006-12-20 08:10:04 · update #3
I don't mean to be overreacting. I just find it a great nuissance. I feel so gross! And my boyfriend of 3 1/2 years is down for Christmas and I dunno. I'm self concious about it a bit, I suppose - Even if he does know and understand.
2006-12-20 17:17:28 · update #4
Spotting is perfectly normal. You just need to wear a panty liner for a while. Since it's only been a week, you may only have problems for a couple more weeks, although you should expect this for up to three months.
BTW, spotting can be anything from a little pink to full-on period flow (this should stop within a few hours however).
If it doesn't stop after 3 months, you should contact your doc - he or she will give you another type of pill that has a different chemical in it.
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BTW, the influx of artificial hormones is going to mess with your system for a little bit. I do think that you're over-reacting just a teensy bit after taking them only ONE week. Give it some time. Your skin WILL clear up, your spotting WILL stop, your periods WILL get lighter and you WILL be a happier person. It just may take a little longer than SEVEN DAYS. Have some freakin' patience!!
2006-12-20 08:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal to get some spotting and heavier breakthrough bleeding during the first three months of taking the pill while your body adjusts - pimples are common at the start too, as your body adjusts to the hormone changes.
I just use pantyliners for spotting.
Don't stop taking the pill because you're bleeding, if the pill is strong enough then after a few months bleeding won't happen until it is scheduled to happen. If it hasn't stopped happening after three months then you need to go back to your doctor for a higher strength pill. I had to go through about 5 or 6 different pills until I found one that didn't give me breakthrough bleeding mid-cycle.
2006-12-20 16:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very normal your body has to get use to the birth control
and, you hormones are changing by the way I use to take the same birth control it works like a champ.
2006-12-20 16:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Louise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it three months. If it doesn't go away, call your doctor. I had the same thing happen.
2006-12-20 16:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Claire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋