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What S Causing Light Bleeding And Cramping After Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hi there. I took the contraceptive pill for one cycle, starting on the day of my last period (22.12). I experienced unwanted side-effects from the pill in the form of constant spotting and general irritability, so stopped taking it after finishing the first packet of active pills (3 weeks worth). My husband and I have used condoms since. My cycle is usually anywhere from 28-35 days. I would suspect my peiod to be due around about now. Yesterday, I had a very short episode of light bleeding (pinkish colour) and since then it s completely stopped. I have cramping today. This has never happened to me before. Is it because I took the pill for one cycle and didn t actually ovulate this month? Or could I somehow be pregnant?
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

The current presentation of cramping could be due to a hormonal imbalance brought about by the use of the pills. But this should be temporary and will subside in a while.

Please visit your doctor if this lasts for more than a month after discontinuation of the pills and get yourself examined.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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What S Causing Light Bleeding And Cramping After Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hello ma am and welcome. The current presentation of cramping could be due to a hormonal imbalance brought about by the use of the pills. But this should be temporary and will subside in a while. Please visit your doctor if this lasts for more than a month after discontinuation of the pills and get yourself examined. Hope this helps. Best wishes.