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What Does Spotting After Missing Birth Control Pills Indicate?
I missed my last four birth control pills. I m sexually active. I was supposed to start my period 5/19 Tuesday. I started spotting light brown on Tuesday only noticeable when I wipe. I am still spotting off an on. I took a test and it was negative. Could I be pregnant?
- Birth control pills work by controlling your hormone cycles. When you stop the pills its as if the trigger for your period to start has arrived - It is likely that you will have your period starting now - I would still request you to get a pregnancy test again in a week
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Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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What Does Spotting After Missing Birth Control Pills Indicate?
Hello, - Birth control pills work by controlling your hormone cycles. When you stop the pills its as if the trigger for your period to start has arrived - It is likely that you will have your period starting now - I would still request you to get a pregnancy test again in a week Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician