Brown Spotting after period? HELP! - Women's Health Message Board

TearZ · 09-06-2006, 08:27 PM

Hey,

I just started on the pill again after stopping for one year.

I finished my period last week and this week i have been brown spotting

i have been told that its cause my body is adjusting to the birth control pills? Is this something i should freak about??

I started the pill again cause 1. protecting myself 2. i was iregular with my montly.

Please help! I know im not pregnant cause i tested that just before my period.......

tammy c · 09-06-2006, 09:18 PM

hi dont stress the brown spotting is just old blood sometimes after a period not all the blood escapes and you get spotting of a brownish color it is very common in users of the pill. however if u get any burning or pain i would see a dr otherwise dont stress

TearZ · 09-06-2006, 10:34 PM

THANKS HEAPS

Appriciate it. My friends have all said the same. Just saved myself from sitting at the docs ehehe

Kickle · 09-08-2006, 06:48 AM

Spotting in the first half of your cycle could mean you need a pill with higher estrogen. Spotting in the second half could mean you need a pill with more progestin. But if you just started on the pill, you probably just need a couple of months to adjust.