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Q: Spotting
asked by: loraw on May 4th, 2006
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Ok, so I know it's pretty normal for spotting to occur at some point during the first few months of starting bc. But after how many days should it just go away? And what if it seems like it's all old blood, not bright red like fresh blood? Is that something to worry about?
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linlin
replied on May 5th, 2006
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I was wondering the same question.. Ive been bleeding for about 3 days now... And its been mainly "old blood" but also some red. I have no idea why... Xxx
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julia1311
replied on May 17th, 2006
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Normal, normal, normal.

When I first started birth control for the very first time, I took my first pill on the first day of my period. I continued to bleed all throughout the month... Not really bleeding, just brown discharge. My doctor said it was normal...

So if you experience spotting or breakthrough bleedings at times inbtween periods, its normal... Dont worry.
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stevie_23
replied on May 18th, 2006
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Well...
I took the pill last year to just skip periods when I wanted them, as I was sick of the pain and monthly headaches accompanying them.

I took it on the first day of my period as instructed, and the period was probably the worst i've ever had. I felt so sick and in so much pain. Usually i'm only in pain for 1-2 days, but this was for 10 whole days. Then I continued to have spotting every single day for the entire time I was on the pill, which was 7 months until I finally gave up in frustration and disappointment.

So if people tell you it's normal to spot for a whole month and it'll go away? Well, it probably will but it might not. Mine never did.
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