spotting/skipping period on Kariva?

Question

I have been on birth control for 4 yrs and this week during the third week of active pills,(tues) I started spotting and have cramps. My period is one week early. I had sex the previous Thurs and Sunday for the first time in about 5 mths. I take the pill everyday at the same time and always use a condom as a backup method. does the spotting mean the pill is not effective? Also< i am going on a trip and plan on skipping period next week. I take Kariva 28 days.. however it is 3 weeks active pills (white), 2 placebo pills (green), and 5 active pills (not sure why not white pills/maybe only 1 hormone not combination)... is it safe to skip period? Any chance I could be pregnant from the spotting or pregnant in the future by skipping period since my 4th week pills are different (not 7 days of placebo)?

Answer 1

I would recommend checking with your dr on both, in particular because of the spotting because it's possible that you might be dealing with an infection such as a cervical infection.

As for skipping a period because of your trip it might be ok but double check with your dr to see if it's safe for you to do.