spotting and period pains on the pill?

[amy-28]

Hi,

I started Yasmin 2 months ago (got 4 days left of my 2nd pack) and I'm taking it in 3 months stints, however for the last 3 weeks I've had period pains and spotting most days. Is this normal??

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It might be because your back to backing it - this causes breakthrough bleeding in some ladies X

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I have just started the mini-pill over the last three weeks without a break and I am getting spotting and pelvic pains. I have read that birth control pills of all types can cause breakthrough bleeding mainly for the first three months and then it is supposed to happen less as your body gets used to the new hormone but for some people it does continue and they need to try an alternative pill. I am yet to read anything about the pelvic pains but perhaps it could again be due to getting used to the new hormone. I am not an expert though and I think if you are getting pains and spotting every day, I would see a GP to be on the safe side.