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Q: Break through bleeding on birth control - spotting b/c of the pi

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 2nd, 2007

I changed pills about three weeks ago because of break through bleeding I am having break through bleeding again, sharp pains in the bottom of my stomach and my breasts are very tender.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 3rd, 2007

Womens Conditions Answer A3372

You can’t be sure if the birth control pills caused the spotting or something else. All birth control pills contain the same or similar hormones. Functional spotting could be a side effect from birth control pills or could also be caused by organic reasons such as infections or tumors. You SHOULD consult a gynecologist about this in order to exclude the possibility of a tumor or infection first, and to diagnose the break through bleeding.

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