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Light Brown Discharge Followed By Small Drops Of Blood. History Of Having Protected Sex And Having Multiple Nordette Tablets. Due For Periods. Is This Withdrawal Bleeding?

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I had protected sex (with the use of condom) last june 26, 28 and 29..i took nordette 21 last June 27 (4 tables + another 4 after12 hrs), and last July 1, i took again 4tablets and after 12 hrs, another 4 tablets...(meaning I had 16 tablets all in all) i noticed that last July 8 I had this very light brown discharge and the follwing days, there were small droplets of blood (i noticed this every time I wipe using a tissue). I'd like to know if this id what you called "withdrawal bleeding"? I havent bleed fully until now, Im still waiting for my actual period to come. Thank you. Your reply would be much appreciated.
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Hi,
Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive containing both ethinyl oestradiol and progesterone.The dose that has been taken by you is high also.Progesterone in the OCPs are a common cause of spotting or breakthrough bleeding.It is a common side effect of this drug ,and this is what you are experiencing.There is nothing to worry.Be assured that you will be fine shortly.Withdrawal bleeding is slightly different.It occurs ,when there is sudden withdrawal of oestrogen, which results in lack of support to the endometrial tissue ,and hence sloughing out of the tissues as bleeding.Though you have had enough protection against pregnancy, it may still be better to just rule out pregnancy by doing card test.If its ruled out ,you can just relax from all angles.
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Light Brown Discharge Followed By Small Drops Of Blood. History Of Having Protected Sex And Having Multiple Nordette Tablets. Due For Periods. Is This Withdrawal Bleeding?

Hi, Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive containing both ethinyl oestradiol and progesterone.The dose that has been taken by you is high also.Progesterone in the OCPs are a common cause of spotting or breakthrough bleeding.It is a common side effect of this drug ,and this is what you are experiencing.There is nothing to worry.Be assured that you will be fine shortly.Withdrawal bleeding is slightly different.It occurs ,when there is sudden withdrawal of oestrogen, which results in lack of support to the endometrial tissue ,and hence sloughing out of the tissues as bleeding.Though you have had enough protection against pregnancy, it may still be better to just rule out pregnancy by doing card test.If its ruled out ,you can just relax from all angles.