 [ Symptoms ] what can tender breast and light cramping and spotting mean  i am on birth control nuvaring i have been on it for two years and have never felt like this i had unprotected sex a few weeks ago i have been using my ring properly i am a little overweight could that make my ring less effective could i be pregnant or is it something else going on my spotting is pink with lite cramping it is been like this for a few days on and off now my breast have become tender to the touch [ Disease ] in my opinion your mother is problems are multiple system involvement due to aging process if all test results are negative including cancer remission then it is normal to have this after stroke and aging as the blood vessels and lung capabilities and capacities decrease if she can be a bit active to walk andild exercise it is going to help her usually monitor for blood pressure abnormalities plenty of water and balanced diet i hope this helps you thanks