I recently had my annual checkup and my doctor informed me that my particular type of birth control (sprintec) could be taken monthly (as I have been taking it for the last 7 years) but also as a four cycle a year birth control. Following my exam, I began my next pack as the four cycle method and for the first month is was normal and fine, but beginning the last week when my normal cycle would begin I started spotting just a little. I knew this was normal and didn't worry about it and continued to take the active pills daily. I am now into my third week of my second pack and I am still spotting. Some days are rather heavy and very red and other days can be lighter and dark brown. I am concerned that going on a full month of spotting might not be normal. What could this mean? MaggieView Thread