
What Causes Spotting While On Birth Control Pills?

Question: I'm a 48 yr old female recently back on the pill-Minastrin 24 Fe. I was off the pill for approximately 6 1/2 yrs to become pregnant. After a normal pregnancy I have had a normal period, without being on the pill. The only issue was it was approx 5 days with strong back pains. I went back on the pill about 5 months. Since then I have had spotting every two weeks until this last week. I have had my period for the last 7 days.
Brief Answer:
Local lesions should be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Oral contraceptives can lead to spotting and irregular bleeding if the dose is inadequate or body starts adjusting to it.
You should consult an OBGYN specialist to rule out any other local lesions in cervix or vagina like polyp which can also cause irregular spotting or bleeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Local lesions should be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Oral contraceptives can lead to spotting and irregular bleeding if the dose is inadequate or body starts adjusting to it.
You should consult an OBGYN specialist to rule out any other local lesions in cervix or vagina like polyp which can also cause irregular spotting or bleeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I do appreciate the answer, but this is more than spotting. I have had my period, a normal period, and I'm not suppose to get my period until next week.
Brief Answer:
Internal examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if it is more than spotting, then the internal examination and ultrasound are mandatory and the dose of the pills need to be revised.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Internal examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, if it is more than spotting, then the internal examination and ultrasound are mandatory and the dose of the pills need to be revised.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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