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Spotting Between Periods On Birth Control. What types of birth control are more likely to cause spotting. Irregular bleeding heavy bleeding or fewer and lighter periods increased spotting and light bleeding between periods are few of the common side effects of any birth control method. These side effects are more common in the first few months of starting OC pills. Both a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy can cause bleeding.
If you are pregnant and you have spotting or bleeding you need to see your doctor. The birth control pills cause pink spotting during the middle of your menstrual cycle due to your body adjusting to the hormones. If youre on birth control that contains hormones pills patches shots rings or implants you might spot during the first 3 months of using it. Research shows that although bleeding in between your periods isnt a normal part of your cycle it can be caused by numerous factors including hormonal contraception. Breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of birth control pills. Streicher says but that can vary.
If you are in perimenopause you may be predisposed to spotting and can experience breakthrough bleeding when taking birth control pills.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian. Both a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy can cause bleeding. Any contraceptive method that contains hormones is the most likely to cause breakthrough bleeding. Birth control pills can sometimes cause abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting Spotting is bleeding that is lighter than a period and happens when youre not expecting your period. Birth control pills that contain Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel that prolong the time between menstruation. Spotting or breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of starting a new birth control especially when you start a birth control method mid menstruation cycle.