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Spotting
| Tue, 08-26-2003 - 3:44pm |
I am 25 yrs old, no children and I'm on Ortho-Evra (the patch). I've been on the patch for several months if not a year and never had any problems. I am about 10 days away from my period (just started my 3rd patch for the month on Sunday) and I began spotting today. I have never had spotting before and it kinda scared me. I've read that it can be normal and such but when it really happens, I get scared. Few more details...i had sex with my boyfriend this weekend after 1 month of being apart...could that be it? It wasnt painful, but i was sore afterwards due to the time off I presume. Any ideas? Any suggestions?
thanks!
-kirsten

Spotting does happen when on hormonal birth control. Even though your taking hormones to regulate your cycle, your body is still changing and that could lead to some spotting. If it continues, check in with your doctor.
Take care,
Kristin