spotting, whats wrong!! - Birth Control Message Board

jmh7 · 11-21-2004, 12:15 PM

I have a question. I have been on the birth control pills Kariva for a year now and have always had a regular period. I haven't missed a pill in over 3 months. A weekend ago me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. Now recently this past week I have been spotting for the past 6 days and I'm not supposed to start my period until tuesday. The blood has also been a lighter color blood. I am worried is this a sign of being pregnant?

WhiskersOnKittens · 11-22-2004, 12:12 AM

Hi JMH,
As far as I know, spotting CAN be a sign of pregnancy, but given the fact that you've been taking your pill regularly without missing any doses, it is highly unlikely (although not impossible) that you are pregnant. I was on the pill for 3 years as well (today is actually my first day OFF the pill), and a couple years in, I began getting really irregular periods (spotting, longer--just plain different than it had been). So, I think spotting (even after being on for so long) is pretty normal. But if you're really worried about it, take a home pregnancy test to put your mind at ease. Good luck!

Whiskers

sbboyceut · 11-22-2004, 12:39 AM

In my opinion it's PROBABLY just your pills freaking your body out. If in doubt always check the pregnacy possiblity.
I was on Ortho Novum 777 for 3 years and then had spotting, "break through bleeding" ,I switched to Ortho - tricyclin and after 1 year was spotting for about a month. I do have a point...the birth control can mess you up no matter how long you've been on it etc. Best of luck.