Implantation bleeding on the pill

[an92ska26]

Hi all,

Did any of you get pregnant while on the pill and got an implantation bleeding?

I've been taking pills for a long time now but this month I forgot to take 2 in a row on day 9 and 10 so took double dosage on day 11 and 12. I have spotted once on day 18. Today is the 19th day of my pill with still 2 to go and I have been spotting again today with mild cramps. I've had unprotected sex on Wednesday before missing the pill on Saturday and Sunday and then had unprotected sex again on Wednesday. I also had sex a night before I started spotting but it didn't start until about 12 hrs later. I already have two children but never had implantation bleeding with them. Am worried I could be pregnant

“What can cause spotting?
Although some women may experience spotting the entire time they’re on birth control pills, this side effect typically decreases in severity after about four months of use. In many cases, the cause of the spotting is unknown and harmless.

The estrogen in combination pills helps to stabilize the lining of the uterus. This can prevent irregular bleeding and spotting. Women who take progestin-only pills may experience more frequent spotting.

Spotting may also be caused by:

an interaction with another medication or supplement
missing or skipping doses, which causes hormone levels to fluctuate
vomiting or diarrhea, which can prevent proper drug absorption
It’s particularly important to pay attention to spotting if you’ve missed doses of your medication and have had unprotected sex. Irregular bleeding with cramps can also be a sign of pregnancy or miscarriage and may require medical attention”

However bleeding can be caused by taking an extra pill and you doubled the dose twice. Although yes, you could be pregnant after missing a dose and having unprotected sex. Buy a test

www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/taken-extra-pill-by-accident/