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Question
I finished my pack of birth control and have decided to use alternate birth
control methods going forward. I got my period as normal during what
would be the non-active pill week. About 6 days after the last day of a 5-day
period, I've experienced some very very light bleeding. Is that a common
symptom after coming off the pill? I was on them for about 5 months? Or
should I be concerned about other causes?
Thanks.
Your body is trying to get used to getting off the pill. That means it was used to artificial hormones and now you sort of surprised it. It takes a bit of time for normal cycling to return after being on the pill. For more information on normal cycling check http://www.irh.org/nfp.htm
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Answers by Expert:
Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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