Light spotting after 3 months on pill...

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Registered: 11-07-2003
Light spotting after 3 months on pill...
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Tue, 05-18-2004 - 12:02pm
I've been on the pill (Sprintec, generic of Ortho Cyclen) since February.

I've always been very precise about taking my pills at the same time every day and have never missed any. Never had any side effects, everything has been fine.

Now, just this morning I noticed some very light spotting (so far, just some light brown spots on the paper when I wipe) for the first time.

Since I've just recently (last week) had sex for the first time since going on the pill, I'm a little bit freaked out by anything out of the ordinary.

Is this a common occurence, spotting after being on the pill for several months?

Something I should be concerned about?

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-07-2003
Tue, 05-18-2004 - 4:07pm
The spotting has become more of a light brown discharge -- enough that I need to wear a liner. Any ideas?
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Registered: 04-19-2004
Tue, 05-18-2004 - 4:20pm
What day of your cycle are you on? some BTB is normal during the first few months on a new pill, and it wouldn't be totally weird for it not to start until the third month, but we can't give much advice without knowing what portion of your cycle you're in.
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Registered: 11-07-2003
Tue, 05-18-2004 - 8:04pm
I'm about to start my third week of active pills.