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Re: Off the pill and spotting

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 30 May 2000 13:46:18 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 30 May 2000, Laura wrote: >
>I have been off of the pill now for two full cycles. I am currently
>halfway into my third cycle, and have been bleeding lightly (dark brown)
>for the last four days.
>
>I had a yearly checkup last month and everything was fine. I have been
>experiencing some cramping with the bleeding, but no other problems.
>
>Is this normal after going off of the pill?

This is pretty far out for the pill to still be exerting an effect. You need to call your doctor to report this mid-cycle bleeding. Depending on other factors, such as contraception method, this might be concerning, or it might be just a nuisance. 

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
Clarksville, TN


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