Re: Spotting on the pill
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 25 Aug 2001 22:50:42 -0500 (CDT)
This is usually of no consequence at all. We see this frequently. If
it bothers you enough, discuss a pill change with your doctor.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Wed, 22 Aug 2001, Kimberly wrote:
>
>I am 32 years old and I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for several years.
>Last year, I began dark spotting a week before my period. It last a few
>days and then goes away and a few days after that, my normal cycle
>begins. I went to my doctor 6 months ago and she said that our bodies
>and cycles change with age and it would probably go away. BUt I am
>still spotting. Should I be concerned?
>Thanks.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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