brown spotting and abdominal discomfort Posted: 01-28-08 16:29pm
I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for 4
years now. I take my pills at the exact
same time everyday because I have a
reminder on my cell phone and always have
my phone and pills on me. I have not
forgotten any pills in the past month, and
I have not been on anti-biotics. I did
have a yeast infection this past month and
used a one time use treatment from the
pharmacy. Last week during my third week
of pills I started spotting brown. For a
few days I thought it was not a big deal
as brown blood is old blood, but as it
continued for days, I went in to see my
doctor. She said I am fine and nothing to
worry about, but to keep an eye on it. I
always start my period on Tuesday, which
would be tomorrow, but Saturday, I started
bleeding red. I thought I started my
period, but it turned out to just be a
little more spotting, only this time red.
The spotting as continued over a week now,
usually being brown. And like I said I
have been checked out by my doctor. My
period should start as normal tomorrow,
but I'm still freaking out. I've been
noticing a discomfort in my left lower
abdomen (told the dr about this) and I
think it's more of my nervousness, I can
be a hypochondriac when I think something
is wrong and I'm really worried about this
spotting.
Does anyone have any explanations? I know
spotting occurs when you miss a pill or
are new to the pill but I have been on it
for 4 years and did not miss a pill last
month. Could this be related to my yeast
infection? I am worrying myself sick.
Hopefully my period comes tomorrow like
normal.
Thanks!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 01-29-08 14:27pm
It's probably just an anomaly. If you're
doc said you're fine, I wouldn't worry
unless it continues.
