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I have spotting while on Tri-Sprintec. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking the birth control pill, Tri-Sprintec for almost five years now. I started my new pack of pills on 19 of last month. I had intercourse twice on 20th and once on the 21st of last month. I used to take my pill between 7 and 8 AM. One day I had pill at 6:30 AM as I woke up ... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. The brown rusty vaginal discharge you are experiencing could be one of the side effects of Tri-Sprintec, which is a combination of Norgestimate and Ethinyl estradiol. It is common to have irregular periods, unscheduled bleeding, and vaginal spotting during the first few m... Read Full »
Do contraceptive pills protect during pill-free days?
Query: Hi doctor, I am starting a pack of pill two weeks after my periods. After completing the pack will contraception start? Do I need to take the 7 pill free days after the first pack? Will remain protected during those seven days? Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears you are taking a combination pill, a form of hormonal contraceptives that contains both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). These pills work by preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy. For optimal effectiveness, ... Read Full »
Do birth control pills cause nephrotic syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has been taking birth control pills for five months, since she gave birth. About two months ago, she started having some swelling in her feet and legs. She waited to see if it would go away, but it did not. Her doctor did some tests and found protein in the urine, so she sent ... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding the relationship between birth control pills and nephrotic syndrome. It is correct that birth control pills are not known to directly cause nephrotic syndrome or protein in urine. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the presence ... Read Full »