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I am 2.5 months post. . .my 1st cycle after surgery was normal and so was the 2nd . . .but it's a week until my next cycle and I'm spotting!!! I am on Nuva Ring (birth control) that I insert and remove on time religiously. . .has this happened to anyone?

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It's not happened to me because I didn't go on birth control until after I was banded, however it's not uncommon at all. Weight loss can cause some major hormonal changes. It's not uncommon for women to have irregular periods, miss periods, spot more, or even get pregnant easier because of weight loss.

I personally wouldn't worry about it. If it continues you may want to just double check with your OBGYN.

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I also have spotting in between my periods. It's probably normal. As you lose weight, the fat cells you are "loosing" release estrogen when they break down. This can cause irregular bleeding. If you are still worried or it becomes unbearable you can always talk to your OB/GYN.

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I worked for a Ob/Gyn and they call it "break through bleeding" and it is caused by hormone changes like knitmom stated. It can happen when you're on birth control pills too.

I don't know about the Nuva Ring (I'm old school) but you might want to call and ask Dr about effectiveness during these episodes.

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This happeed to me witb the Nuva after weight loss before bei.g banded

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