Is it safe to lose blood by spotting a lot?

Spotting refers to a small amount vaginal bleeding that is unpredictable or irregular and not related to your period. Spotting can be a normal side effect of some birth control methods, especially progestin-only ones like the shot, implant, mini-pill, and hormonal IUDs as well as with low-dose combination birth control pills. When birth control causes spotting, it isn’t dangerous and generally doesn’t make you lose that much blood, even though it might seem like it.

Still not working?

You may have more luck on a combination pill with a slightly higher dose of estrogen or try the ring or patch.