Re: dark spotting
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 May 2001 22:39:15 -0500 (CDT)
Chance of pregnancy is 0.1% even if you took a pill a day late (and you
should have taken the pill for the next day at that time as well
(doubling up to catch up). The staining is probably related to the late
pill.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 20 May 2001, Jessica wrote:
>
>I have been on the pill for 4 years ,I am 24 years old and this month I
>missed a pill, but took it the next day. Now 1 week before my pierod I
>had gone to the bathroom and noticed some spotting, a day later there is
>more spotting and its a brownish color, and I have cramps and slightly
>tender breasts. . My husband and i have sex regulary but even though I
>am on the he " pulls out ". I am VERY concerend , could I be pregnant ?
>Why would there be spotting along with Pregnancy?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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