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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Birth Control Pills?
I have been spotting for 10 days now. It started December 30th,2017. I am on birth control though and i got my last shot December 18th,2017. But since i ve been on birth control i have had no periods at all. The spotting is bright red / pinkish. I am starting to worry now. I also have another issue , i ve been having pain in & around the navel went the doctor they saw no hernia but i still have pains
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
Hello,
Intermittent bleeding can occur with contraception. In some women, only one episode of this occurs, some women can have repeat episodes of bleeding.
It does not mean that there is a significant abnormality. But if it recurs, then you may need to switch contraceptives.
In terms of the pain, if it continues, then imaging such as ultrasound may help to determine the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
Intermittent bleeding can occur with contraception. In some women, only one episode of this occurs, some women can have repeat episodes of bleeding.
It does not mean that there is a significant abnormality. But if it recurs, then you may need to switch contraceptives.
In terms of the pain, if it continues, then imaging such as ultrasound may help to determine the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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