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scared and confuzed!
I'm 19, me and my boyfriend are sexually active, I am taking Alysena 28 birth control and we always use a condom while having sex.
Last month I missed a pill one day in about the middle of the month and began spotting for about a week or so, and still got a regular period when it was scheduled. This month, almost two weeks ago I began spotting even though i haven't missed a single pill. I've looked for reasons this may be happening but only see people mentioning spotting that shouldn't hit your underwear, or only be a small amount for a few days when missing a pill or becoming pregnant. I have been continually spotting for almost two weeks with a consistent light flow, not enough to get to my pants but enough to go through my underwear. Why could this be happening?? I'm worried I may be pregnant, but I have always used protection. I'm going to see if the spotting continues next month before I go to the doctor. Should I continue my birth control even though I'm bleeding now? Should I still get my period even though I've been bleeding for quite a while? Thanks for your help!!
Last month I missed a pill one day in about the middle of the month and began spotting for about a week or so, and still got a regular period when it was scheduled. This month, almost two weeks ago I began spotting even though i haven't missed a single pill. I've looked for reasons this may be happening but only see people mentioning spotting that shouldn't hit your underwear, or only be a small amount for a few days when missing a pill or becoming pregnant. I have been continually spotting for almost two weeks with a consistent light flow, not enough to get to my pants but enough to go through my underwear. Why could this be happening?? I'm worried I may be pregnant, but I have always used protection. I'm going to see if the spotting continues next month before I go to the doctor. Should I continue my birth control even though I'm bleeding now? Should I still get my period even though I've been bleeding for quite a while? Thanks for your help!!
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I really think it would be best to see your Dr. He/she can tell you if the pill you're on is causing the spotting. If it is then they can try you on another pill.
Having the flu should not make you have spotting. Ask your Dr about this though. I do hope you're over it and feeling better now.
Having the flu should not make you have spotting. Ask your Dr about this though. I do hope you're over it and feeling better now.
No there has been no other symptoms, but I have experienced some light cramping. The blood is bright red to brown with no strange odors or residues. I am also recovering from a nastey flu that had the worst of it around the time I started spotting. Could that also be a cause? Should I continue to use my birth control normally?
COMMUNITY LEADER
Your birth control could be the reason why you're having the spotting. It's highly unlikely you're pregnant because you also use condoms.
You may want to get in to see your Dr now. The constant spotting could cause anemia. Your Dr may want to try you on another pill and he/she should check to see if you have an infection. Are you having any other symptoms besides the spotting?
You may want to get in to see your Dr now. The constant spotting could cause anemia. Your Dr may want to try you on another pill and he/she should check to see if you have an infection. Are you having any other symptoms besides the spotting?
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