Why am I spotting on birth control no period?
Hormones in different birth control methods, like the pill, patch, or shot, may cause spotting instead of a normal period. Estrogen helps to stabilize the lining in the uterus. It may shed irregularly if you’re on a method that’s low in this hormone.
Can birth control turn your period into spotting?
Spotting or bleeding between periods (breakthrough bleeding) can occur with any birth control pill, especially during the first few months of use.
Can Ortho Tri Cyclen cause missed periods?
Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How do you know if it’s spotting or period?
The biggest difference between spotting and your period is the amount of blood. A period can last for several days and require a tampon or pad to control your flow. However, spotting produces much less blood and doesn’t typically require the use of these products.
What does spotting on birth control look like?
It is usually either light red or dark reddish-brown, like the blood at the beginning or end of a period. But it may also resemble regular menstrual blood, depending on the cause. This type of bleeding may be sufficient to require the use of a tampon or sanitary napkin.
How does Ortho Tri-Cyclen affect your period?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen packs contain seven dark green “reminder” pills to keep you on your regular cycle. Your period will usually begin while you are using these reminder pills. You may have breakthrough bleeding, especially during the first 3 months. Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy.
Does Ortho Tri-Cyclen regulate period?
Whether you take a combined birth control pill such as Yaz®, Estrostep® or Ortho Tri-Cyclen® or a progestin-only pill, the hormones inside your birth control pills can and likely will change certain aspects of your period. After you start to use birth control, your period might get shorter, lighter and easier.
Why am I spotting on birth control pills?
Spotting often occurs in the first 6 months of taking a new birth control pill. It may take time for the pills to regulate the menstrual cycle as the body needs to adjust to the new hormone levels. As a result, a person may still experience some irregular bleeding between periods initially.