Cramping and spotting a week before period?

Question

I've been experiencing cramping and spotting for about five days now.. the blood is bright red like the usual bleeding I am accustomed to during my period, but there is no flow.. I've experienced breakthrough bleeding before, but I'm a little nervous because I had sex with my boyfriend around the time of ovulation.. I'm due to get my period in three days.
I have not missed a pill -- I've only been late by about an hour at most maybe once or twice.
I've been on the pill for a year and a half.. is this normal?

Answer 1

Yes, this could be related to you being on the pill. I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.