Q:
I have been on Lo Ovral birth control for the past four
years and am usually very good about taking my pill at the same time each
morning (although occasionally I have taken it an hour or two late). I have
been sexually active with my boyfriend throughout this time. Yesterday I
went to use the bathroom and had a small amount of light brown spotting, I
then realized that I had forgotten to take my pill 2 and a half hours
earlier. I took it then and the spotting stopped a few hours later. I felt
concerned because this hasn't been a regular occurrence for me. Should I be
concerned about pregnancy if I have been consistent with my birth control
usage for so long? Could it be caused by stress? Am I worrying for no
reason? Thanks!
A:
You are
okay. It is not unusual with the low dose pills to start spotting if the
pill is not taken exactly on time, but you are not at higher risk of
pregnancy as a result.
~The Doc
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