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Q: I Heard the Pill Can Stop Working

asked by: dannysgirl on August 10th, 2007

New User

... is this true? if someone is on the pill for a certain amount of time can it stop working?? i've been spotting a little bit for the last couple months, so i'm getting a little worried. do u think it is time for me to change pills?

Replies(4)

liveinyourlovexx

replied on August 10th, 2007

New User

Well,
I haven't heard that if you take Birth Control for a long or certain about of time, it stops working. A lot of Women stick to one B/C for years.
Spotting is normal, but if you get strong breakthrough bleeding and other symptoms, then you might want to see your gyno.
I'm not sure if the whole Birth Control not working after time is correct, but I'm sure for some bodies, sure maybe it can quit working. But like I said, women take it for years and years and it doesn't quit working.

Georgia59

replied on August 10th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

No, it won't ever just stop working because you've been taking it for long.

But, if you are having spotting that bugs you, it might be worth switching to a different pill that is less likely to make you spot.

Spotting doesn't mean it's not working.

Tylanas

replied on August 10th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Re: I Heard the Pill Can Stop Working

dannysgirl wrote:

Nope, not true at all. You could take the pill for 5 years and it would still work.

Anne123

replied on August 10th, 2007

Experienced User

I've been on it for 10 years and (thankfully) it's still working! Smile

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