Spotting

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Registered: 08-06-2007
Spotting
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Fri, 06-13-2008 - 1:29pm
I have been on Yaz for about eight months.  My period is supposed to come next week but I've been spotting for the last three days.  I've never had this problem before.  Is this normal??
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Registered: 07-26-2006
In reply to: kgizzle
Fri, 06-13-2008 - 6:51pm

Hi there, welcome to the board.

It's not unusual for this sort of thing to happen. Things like illness or stress can cause upsets to your hormones, etc. If it only happens this cycle, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. When your true period is due next week, hopefully it will reset your cycle, and things will be good from there on in.

If you have trouble with breakthrough bleeding next cycle as well, it could be time to consider a pill change. Sometimes our bodies just get used to the hormones in the pill, and things go a bit haywire, so a change in pill is in order. It doesn't mean that you are any less protected against pregnancy, simply that the pill isn't controlling your cycle any more.

Good luck.