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Q: Spotting and post delivery complications

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 22nd, 2008

i had a baby 4 years ago then was diagnosised with polycystic ovarys,and struggled to fall pregnant again.but 3 years later i fell again.i had her 6weeks ago,had a normal post bleed.i started taking the pill on my first day of my period but the next day it stoped and has been on and off since.can anyone help please.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 23rd, 2008

Birth Control Answer A4178

Spotting is an expected side effect in the first few months after taking contraceptive pills until the body gets used to the hormones from outside. It is very important to exclude organic reasons for spotting that are typical after delivery. Normally, there can be spotting in the first 6-8 weeks, but if spotting continues you have to exclude post-delivery complications like placental residua, infections, etc.

You should consult your gynecologist about this.

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