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Is Continuous Spotting A Normal Side Effect Of Visanne?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Vancouver, BC

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endomet 2 months ago. I had my endometrial cysts removed on both of my ovaries the same week after my diagnosis. I have been taking Visanne since to prevent reoccurrence. I'm still recovering from my surgery but I'm relieved because I don't experience the excruciating menstrual pain anymore. However, about 3 weeks ago, I missed a pill then the next day I started having spotting (sometimes chocolate colored blood, sometimes fresh). It's only very mild bleeding with no… read more

October 3, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes its normal, that what my doctor. Been spotting on and off since i was on the meds Jan 2018. Then it stopped, with no period. Was not spotting and no period for a while, about 8 months or so. Missed a day of two on the meds, the pain and spotting reappeared. The reality of taking this drug...

March 5, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I had success stopping the bleeding by taking a full dose of nsaids for 5 days. I took one 220mg Aleve every 12 hours. Spotting has not returned. I've heard other people have success with taking a 5 day break from visanne and restarting. Also, some people took twice the dosage for 5 days and that worked as well. Perhaps trying one of these methods will work for you too? I had 6 weeks spotting and it's gone for over a month now.

April 23, 2024
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Farina,
How are you doing now? Still on visanne? Has the spotting stopped? Did you have any issues with your mental health while on it? Sorry too many questions. I'm literally loosing my mind today which is unlikely me. I get easily upset these days. Very short tempard!!! Any advice? Thank you!

February 2, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have been on visanne since August and I have been spotting on and off is it normal. Getting a bit worried

December 19, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi... did your bleeding stop? And how?
I was diagnosed with stage 3 endo and a endo cyst which was removed in april and put on 3 months of visanne.. and since then iv been on a period with just a 3/4 day break in between. 5 months now

November 11, 2017

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