Family Planning Plus

It is difficult to answer your question without knowing what type of birth control you are using, if you are using it correctly, and how long you have been using it.

If you are on any type of hormonal method, spotting is normal during the first few months of use since your body has to adjust to the new hormone levels. If you are on the pill and you missed a pill or took it late, you can also expect some spotting since there was a variation in your hormone levels. If you are on Seasonale or Seasonique, you can expect some spotting from time to time. If you are on the Depo shot or the implant, irregular bleeding and spotting is also normal.

Whatever type of birth control you are using, it is important that you use it correctly for maximum protection. If you are using your method correctly, the risk of pregnancy is extremely low.

If you continue to have mid-cycle bleeding or spotting and you are concerned about it, please contact the medical provider who prescribed your method.