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Does Stopping Birth Control Pills Cause Spotting Followed By Heavy Bleeding?

I recently, almost 2 weeks ago had unprotected sex & prior to that I was taking oral birth control. I had only started back taking my birth control 3 days before I had sex twice & only took a few more there after. This week I had 1 day or spotting, followed by 1 day of heavy bleeding (more than normally) with intense cramps, after that day nothing happened. Is this just because I stopped taking my birth control? I don t know if it s too early for a pregnancy test, but I took one today & it was negative
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Hello,

Yes, its possible to experience spotting after stopping birth control pills after 2 days followed by bleeding as well. Pregnancy test is the sensitive test to detect pregnancy but still if you are suspicious go and see a doctor to have blood tests and ultrasound done to reconfirm it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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Does Stopping Birth Control Pills Cause Spotting Followed By Heavy Bleeding?

Hello, Yes, its possible to experience spotting after stopping birth control pills after 2 days followed by bleeding as well. Pregnancy test is the sensitive test to detect pregnancy but still if you are suspicious go and see a doctor to have blood tests and ultrasound done to reconfirm it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician