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What Do Spotting After Discontinuing Birth Control Pills Indicate?
I have been off bc since the end of September trying to start a family. I know the body needs time to adjust to the different hormones and regulate periods. I have experienced some spotting almost monthly. Never heavy,sometimes only notice it when I wipe.I m wondering if that s normal and my body is just adjusting without bc? Can I have any chance of being pregnant and still spot?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
Spotting after discontinuing birth control pills with no menstrual flow may be a sign of pregnancy. I will suggest you do a pregnancy test. If negative, you see your doctor to evaluate you for a pelvic inflammatory disease and also do a pelvic ultrasound. Treatment if need be will depend on the doctor's findings.
Spotting after discontinuing birth control pills is not a well described effect.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
Spotting after discontinuing birth control pills with no menstrual flow may be a sign of pregnancy. I will suggest you do a pregnancy test. If negative, you see your doctor to evaluate you for a pelvic inflammatory disease and also do a pelvic ultrasound. Treatment if need be will depend on the doctor's findings.
Spotting after discontinuing birth control pills is not a well described effect.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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