Why am I spotting mid-cycle?

You just had your period, so why are you bleeding again? Mid-cycle spotting can occur for a number of reasons, can be quite normal, and typically doesn’t mean that your choice in birth control pills has lost it’s effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

If you are taking a low dose birth control pill it’s sometimes harder to stabilize the uterus, which can lead to spotting. Additionally, forgetting to take your pills, taking them late, or making changes to your diet can also be the culprit. The absorption of estrogen by your body can be affected due to changes in vitamin C intake, herbal supplemants, prescription drugs, and even certain eating habits.

How can I tell if it’s mid-cycle spotting?

An indication of mid-cycle spotting is when there is enough blood passed from the vagina to adequately spot your toilet paper. This spotting does not typically stain underwear and the mucus is usually pinkish, rusty brown or bright red in color.

Other causes of mid-cycle spotting

• When the egg bursts through the follicle bleeding occurs and this blood shows up as spotting.
• During the ovulation period, the estrogen level in the body rises and thus forces the uterus to shed a lining which shows up as spotting.
• Vaginal or cervical infection.
• Using an IUD as birth control.
• Low thyroid functions.
• Severe health problems such as cancer.
• Uterine fibroids or polyps.

If you are concerned about spotting mid-cycle (length, heaviness, color etc.), do not hesitate to contact your healthcare provider for answers.

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about mid-cycle spotting. If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.

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Birth Control Buzz is a service company that provides birth control prices, types of birth control(prescription required), health administrative services, and birth control statistics predominantly to US patients seeking to purchase pharmaceuticals on-line. For more information, call 1-866-868-8850 or visit http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/.