I missed ONE birth control pill and I've been spotting for 4 days?!


Question: I missed ONE birth control pill and I've been spotting for 4 days!?
I take my birth control religiously, but to make a long story short, missed one for the first time a few days ago!. I know spotting is normal, but for this long!? And it's more like a period!. My period usually only lasts 3-4 days!. I'm confused!. This isn't a sign of pregnancy is it!? I'm married & have an active sex life with my husband!. What's going on!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
I've been 8 hours late taking my pill and spotted for 5 days, so yes, this happens and it isn't a sign of pregnancy!. My guess is that since you've been on the pill for so long, your body is VERY used to it's daily dose of hormones!.!.!. if it doesn't get those hormones on schedule every day it goes into withdrawal period mode!. It should stop eventually!. If you're very concerned you could call your doctor or a nurse helpline!. It's possible they'd recommend stopping the pill for a few days and then starting a new pack (obviously you'll want to use a back-up birth control method for about a week if you do this)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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