Climbhigh05
02-18-2004, 12:26 AM
I just started otho evra recently and I'm having some side effects...bleh..One of them is spotting. It's been going on for about a week. I am concerned. My question is should I be concerned? Is this normal? Should I ask my doctor about this? Does anyone have experience with this? If so, how long does it last for you? I'm a little stressed so I'd really appreciate any information.
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Dianek
02-18-2004, 09:55 AM
That is completely normal and just one of those unpleasant side effects of the birth control pill. Give it a few months and see if your body gets used to it and it may stop. If it doesn't, call your doctor to see if he can switch brands or the dosage.
To be honest, though, I was on the pill for more than six months at a time and always had spotting after about the 10th day of starting a new pack right up until my regular period would start. Changed pills and didn't make any difference with me; some people just have more side effects than other.
But set your mind at ease, it's nothing to be that concerned about; it's more of a nusience than anything else.
To be honest, though, I was on the pill for more than six months at a time and always had spotting after about the 10th day of starting a new pack right up until my regular period would start. Changed pills and didn't make any difference with me; some people just have more side effects than other.
But set your mind at ease, it's nothing to be that concerned about; it's more of a nusience than anything else.
Climbhigh05
02-18-2004, 03:48 PM
Thanks for the reply. Do you know why spotting happens?