question about the pill

[skipgirl]

i just started on the pill and i have been good with takin it at the same time every day but the other night i forgot to take my pack with me and i took it like an hour or so later..is this considered "missed"? also, i know spottin and bleeding is normal, i've only been on it for a month, but its like everyday i have spotting, just wanted to make sure thats normal too, and not because a few times i didn't take the pill exactly at the same time, is that okay?

thanks

[Brandye]

The one hour should make no big difference. The spotting is common among women adjusting to any birth control pill and is not caused by slipping the time a bit.

You should strive to take the pill as close to the same time as possible each day. That can protect you better when you really mess up and miss a day. SSpotting each day is a bit more than usual. If you are still doing this through the second month, talk to your doctor. Some adjustment may be needed. I have had patients on several different pills before everything was acceptable.

[andreaxjean]

Once you're on the pill for at least two to three months, the spotting should stop and your period should only last 2-4 days (heavy bleeding).. I noticed since I've been on the pill for over a year that I still have it lightly for a whole week... Anyway.. Yeah.. it's normal. Don't worry.