Question after stopping birth control
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Question after stopping birth control
I got off BC about 33 days ago. I was on Ortho TriCyclen Lo for 5 years. I finished my last pack and just didn't start a new one. I've been waiting for my first period and yesterday I finally started some light spotting. However, it has stayed the same. Though I have cramps I haven't been staining my pads and the bleeding is very very light, I only notice it when I wipe. Is this normal? Should I consider this a period or just spotting?
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Re: Question after stopping birth control
Hi caribbeanprncss,
Stopping your pill is likely going to make your cycle irregular or different than your used to for a little while, since your body is adjusting. Beyond that, some periods are just lighter than others, so if this has symptoms of a period and seems to be lasting the length of a period, then it's most likely your period.
Stopping your pill is likely going to make your cycle irregular or different than your used to for a little while, since your body is adjusting. Beyond that, some periods are just lighter than others, so if this has symptoms of a period and seems to be lasting the length of a period, then it's most likely your period.
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