So what causes spotting while on BCP?

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-02-2003
So what causes spotting while on BCP?
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Tue, 04-06-2004 - 12:45pm
I'm just curious. I've been on Aviane for about 6 months and this is the first month I've started spotting. I am about a week and a half away from my normal period but I've been spotting for the past 5 days. Red for the first two days, brown ever since. Barely enough for a pantyliner. I read somewhere it might be due to a low estrogen level - any other thoughts? Thanks.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 04-06-2004 - 3:53pm
Hi prinni12,

If you began bleeding on days 1-9 then you may need a pill with a higher estrogenic activity. See: http://www.fpnotebook.com/GYN87.htm

Good luck

      Jill