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| Fri, 04-30-2004 - 4:53pm |
I have recently started the pill Tri vora (ortho Tri generic) 28 day. I started to spot even though my period is 2 days away... this is my first pack. I read that women can spot, but how normal is that really? I have used back up protection every time during this pack, but I still worry I could somehow get pregnant. Could spotting during the last week of the first pack be a sign of pregnancy, or am I just over reacting?

Spotting during the first few cycles on a new pill is very common. It usually takes 2 to 4 cycles for your body to become adjusted to the hormones from your pills. It's good that you are using back-up for the first cycle as your period may be on a different schedule and of different consistency than when you were cycling on your natural hormones. Using back-up should relieve your mind if AF is late or different. If you have been taking your pills correctly and using back-up you should be very safe.
Good luck to you.
Jill
Good luck--in my case, I haven't had to deal with spotting after the first month...
Judie