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| Wed, 07-07-2004 - 2:00pm |
I am on ortho tri lo. 3 months ago I had a very light period then the 2 after were normal. I just started a new pack a little over a week ago, and started "spotting". This is the first time I have ever spotted while on the pill (yeah and a half). Is this normal, or should I go and get a pregnancy test? Anything will help me out!! Thanks!!

Keep taking your pills on time and as you're supposed to, keep an eye on the bleeding and see how it goes, and you might put in a call to your doctor to let them know. Some doctors prefer to wait another month and see if it repeats, others will want to do a pill change (not to worry--this happens all the time) to see if they can control the bleeding and keep you happy.
Good luck!
Judie
Yep, low carbing can cause irregular bleeding if you are loosing weight. Burning fat will release estrogen and that additional estrogen added to what is in your pills can bring on bleeding in some women. You may continue to spot until you stop loosing weight, or you body becomes adjusted to the change in hormone balance.
Good luck,
Jill