I recently had endo surgery at the end of April and have recovered well. After the surgery, I was told to go back on the birth control pills and take breaks (for my period) every 3 months. I am currently on my 3rd pack and I just started taking them last Wednesday. I am just wondering if it’s normal to have I think it’s spotting (extremely light bleeding) while taking the pill?
This has never happened to me before while I have been on the pill for a few years now. So, just curious to know if that is normal and if it could happen at times or not.
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Hi pasntai,
You will have to discuss that with your doctor. On how he feels it's best for you to take the pill.
Best,
Daisy
June 20, 2012 - 12:02pmThis Comment
I’m in my 2nd week of the pill pack, would it be okay to just stop taking them right now and have a period, wait 5-7 days and then start the new pack?
June 20, 2012 - 7:47amThis Comment
Hi pasntai,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Some of the side effects for birth control pills can be:
Birth control pills, sometimes cause abnormal vaginal bleeding. You may have minor bleeding between periods during the first few months if you have recently started using birth control pills. You also may have bleeding if you do not take your pills at a regular time each day. But, it might be good to see your health care provider and explain your symptoms if the bleeding continues, since you recently also had surgery.
Here are some resources for you
www.empowher.com/sexual-well-being/content/bleeding-contraceptive-pill-what-causes-it
Best,
Daisy
June 12, 2012 - 10:18amThis Comment