Spotting due to Microgestin Fe is making me very uncomfortable. Please help.

Question

Hello doctor,

I take Microgestin Fe 1/20 and I am starting to have a lot of spotting. I had spotting yesterday for a couple of hours and then it stopped but then it started again today. However, I think it is because yesterday, I took my pill six hours after I usually take it. Honestly, this spotting makes me very uncomfortable, should I get off the pill or should I keep taking it? And if I should keep taking it, how do I stop feeling so uncomfortable? Since I still have mild cramps.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your discomfort. The trick is to take the pill at the same time every day. As of now do not stop the pill as you have started it already and stopping will result in getting bleeding again.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You should not have the spotting at all if you take it regularly at the same time. If spotting persists even after that then the brand probably is not suiting you and you should consider changing the tablet in the next cycle.

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, if you take it consistently for 48 hours then this spotting should stop. And then, continue taking it at the same time to prevent such episodes again.