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Q: NuvaRing: is spotting normal?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 20th, 2006

I have been using the NuvaRing as my form of birth control for over a year. Since then I have had only slight side affects never spotting. However, yesterday I experienced spotting and am a little worried. I am not due to begin my period until next week. Is this a concern or is it fairly normal? I know spotting happens in the beginning of starting a new form of birth control as your body adjusts to the hormones, but it has been over a year...

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on October 5th, 2006

Birth Control Answer A1550

The spotting that you report might be a side effect of the NuvaRing-hormonal contraception. First, you must exclude the possibility of genital infections, tumors etc. In any case, it is not normal. That’s why, you HAVE TO visit your gynecologist to identify the reason for irregular vaginal bleeding.

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