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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Birth Control Pills?

Hi doctor, I ve started going back to birth control pills recently after 2 years., started a new brand Tri cyclen birth control And since aug 2 I ve been spotting and now it s 26 aug ... I m really concerned Almost 3 weeks of spotting .. should I be concerned ?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Spotting between periods while on the birth control pill is very common. Changing hormone levels, most notably estrogen, and a thin endometrial lining can both cause breakthrough bleeding. It will pass itself in time so don't worry. If the symptoms continue, then you should see a gynecologist for a physical examination.

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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Birth Control Pills?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Spotting between periods while on the birth control pill is very common. Changing hormone levels, most notably estrogen, and a thin endometrial lining can both cause breakthrough bleeding. It will pass itself in time so don t worry. If the symptoms continue, then you should see a gynecologist for a physical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.