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Q: Birth control pill with other pills

asked by: bld313 on May 13th, 2008

New User

Will taking a daily iron supplement change the effectiveness of my BCP?

Another quick question: it's been a week since my period ended, but I'm still spotting every day. I'm still on my first pack, so is this normal? Will it go away by the third month?

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Dr. Nikola

replied on May 14th, 2008

Doctor

There are no data that iron supplements can somehow interact with birth control pills.
Did spotting occur after you had started using birth control pills or you had spotted even before that?

bld313

replied on May 14th, 2008

New User

Only after I started the pills. I was a "Day 1" starter, but I have not completely stopped bleeding since I started (about 2 weeks ago).

Dr. Nikola

replied on May 19th, 2008

Doctor

Spotting like yours could be a side effect from birth control pills. Such side effect is common in the first 2-3 months while body adapts to the pills. You can continue taking the pills according to the prescription. If spotting turns in to a heavier bleeding (metrorrhagia) or does not stop in 2-3 months you can consult your gynecologist.

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