I need Help Birth Control Scaring me

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-13-2004
I need Help Birth Control Scaring me
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Mon, 09-13-2004 - 7:00pm
I have been on birth control for almost five years now and in January I switched to Orth-tricyclen Low. About three months ago I started spotting two weeks before I even start my period. I confused. I don't know what is going on. I'm married and I don't think I'm pregnant because I've had my period, but I don't know. I'm 19 years old. I need some advice, please.

Thank You
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 09-13-2004 - 9:27pm
Hi jcnmsteele, welcome!

If you have been on OTC-Lo since January that's plenty of time to see if it is the right pill for you. Irregular late cycle bleeding can sometimes be caused by not having a pill with enough progestin activity. Read the posts "Common pill side effects" and "Irregular bleeding anyone" in the FAQs for more on bleeding issues. It might be a good Idea for you to have a talk with your doctor and ask about a pill change. Let us know what you decide, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill