WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: spotting between periods

Re: spotting between periods

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 12:55:06 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Kim wrote: >
>I have been taking Alesse now for about a year and its been really great
>as far as side effects go but the last 3 months ive had spotting
>starting around the 19th day of my cycle, it usually lasts 1-3 days and
>its light but still annoying. I have an appointment with my doctor in a
>couple weeks to make sure nothing else is up but assuming its from the
>pill because it comes at the same time every month and im pretty sure
>someone told me its common with low dose pills.. I am just wondering if
>its recommended to switch pills because of this and if so what type of
>birth control pill would be better? Thanks :)

I would discuss your issues with your physician. The reason to switch would be whether or not it is a problem for you. Your physician should have a pretty good idea where to go regarding a change if you desire to be rid of the irregular bleeding... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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