Irregular bleeding and bleeding, also commonly called spotting, is normal when you first take the contraceptive pill, but it remains bothersome. Know that you are not alone, many women report similar episodes at some point in their life. It will take about 6 months for your body to get used to the new hormone dosages; however, here are some things you can do to prevent spotting.
Steps
Step 1. Stop smoking or reduce your number of cigarettes
Step 2. Ask your doctor if your medications can cause spotting
Antibiotics and even some supplements can change the way your body absorbs hormones.
Step 3. Take the pill before going to bed, so there is no possibility of ingesting foods that can interfere with its absorption
Step 4. When metrorrhagia occurs, try to consume 1,000 mg of vitamin C
This vitamin helps the body absorb estrogen.
Step 5. Avoid stress, which increases the release of cortisol in the body
Cortisol damages the body's hormonal balance. Exercise, meditate, do yoga, or use some deep breathing techniques.
Step 6. Do not take aspirin, as it increases the duration of bleeding
Step 7. Try to maintain a normal weight and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
If you get too fat or lose weight, you change your hormonal balance; bad nutrition also affects this.
Step 8. Avoid or reduce your caffeine intake
Step 9. Visit your gynecologist regularly to get a pap smear and cervical exam
Spotting can be a symptom of serious diseases, such as cervical cancer or sexually transmitted infections.
Step 10. Avoid gastrointestinal influences
Diarrhea causes the pill to pass through the digestive system too quickly and vomiting does not ensure that you have absorbed it completely. If you are sick, you may notice spotting; in any case, continue taking the pill as directed.
Step 11. Contact your doctor if bleeding recurs for more than six months or turns into bleeding accompanied by cramps
You may have tests to check for any infections that are causing this abnormal bleeding. He may decide to change the hormone dosage, the brand of the pill or even switch to another contraceptive system
Step 12. Always take the pill at the same time
If you take it with a delay of 4 hours, bleeding may occur.
If you travel to a place with a different time zone after starting to take the pill, recalculate the time of intake so that the 24-hour interval remains constant
Step 13. Follow the gynecologist's instructions or those on the package to manage any oversights
Skipping a pill can drive the hormone system crazy and cause spotting. It will take a while for the body to pick up pace.
