I’m currently taking Microgynon 30 and have been for nearly 10 years! I usually have a week break at the end of every pack, however this month I need to take two packs together as I have plans this weekend that I can’t be on my “period” for.
On Saturday I went for a run, which is not out of the ordinary for me. I regularly run distances from 5k-half marathons. I sometimes spot during my runs, but this is not always and only occurs during my run, I have nothing after. I didn’t spot after my run on Saturday but later on into Saturday evening I noticed that I had spotted, this was delayed for me. I continued to spot on and off all the way through till this morning and had period like cramps, that are still niggling now. I haven’t stopped taking my pill and plan to start a brand new pack tonight without taking a break as I am doubling up this month.
My questions are: is this normal with being on the pill? Is it common for women to spot during/after exercise? Is this just because I’m meant to be stopping the pill for a break this week but am not?
I also read that ibuprofen can help stop spotting which I have been taking since yesterday.
I took a pregnancy test first thing Sunday morning and this was negative, so pregnancy can be ruled out!
Any advice would be welcomed! TIA!