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Spotting Upon Missed Taking Loestrin Fe. Chances Of Pregnancy?

I have been taking lo loestrin Fe for two years with regular periods each month and no spotting in between. I very seldom miss pills( forgetting atleast two every other month) but most often forget to take it at the same time each day. Just recently, for the first time, I have on and off spotted light brown discharge. It started on Saturday the third week of my pill pack and has lasted for four days until today, Wednesday. I am expecting my period any day now between tomorrow and Saturday. What if I skip my period? Could I possibly be pregnant or is the spotting due to the birth control?
Mon, 6 May 2013
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hello
Thanks for your query.
THe spotting is most probably due to birth control.
Even if you take birth control consistently and correctly, chances of spotting always exist.
To rule out a pregnancy, its very simple.
Please take a home urine pregnancy test if you skip your normal period.
The chances are less though.
Consult your healthcare provider regarding this issue .
Take care.
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Spotting Upon Missed Taking Loestrin Fe. Chances Of Pregnancy?

Hello Thanks for your query. THe spotting is most probably due to birth control. Even if you take birth control consistently and correctly, chances of spotting always exist. To rule out a pregnancy, its very simple. Please take a home urine pregnancy test if you skip your normal period. The chances are less though. Consult your healthcare provider regarding this issue . Take care.