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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Oral Contraceptives?

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017

Question: Hello, my period lasted only one day this month and dark blood (april 29th) and that day I started the pill.
Am I covered from pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, protected from pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Period can be scanty and delayed after taking the morning after pill.
This is due to the hormonal effect of the pill.
If you have started the oral contraceptive pills from the first day of the cycle, and continue to take it consistently and regularly, then you are protected from pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Ok, because I took the morning after pill on April 24th and made a pregnancy test that day which was negative, is it possible that the morning after pill made my period so short?but can I consider it my period?because that day I started the pill...

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The bleeding after the morning after pill is the withdrawal bleeding.
It is not the usual periods.
But one can start the contraceptive pills from the day one of the withdrawal bleeding for contraception.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (44 minutes later)

Ok then as I started day one of withdrawal period I think now I'm covered from pregnancy with the pill. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, you are protected from the pregnancy as you started the pill on the day 1 of the withdrawal periods.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad