Irregular Period While On Birth Control Posted: 06-20-07 17:10pm
I've been on the pill for about 4 months
now, after taking a year off of them.
Before I was on them for 6 years. I
started my period two weeks ago today,
which lasted about 4 days. It was moderate
the first day then light the last 3 days.
Well, today I am bleeding again. I'm
cramping just like it's a normal period
but I'm not on my "sugar pill" week. It's
only been 10 days since my cycle started.
I have been under a lot of stress and I
have been taking Phenergan and Ultram for
nausea and headaches for over 6 months so
I doubt medication has anything to do with
it. I did start taking ginger root 3 days
ago. Also, I'm on the 2nd week of my pill
pack (the blue pills). I had my CBC
checked on May 25 so I know I'm not
anemic. What could cause this? Should I go
to the emergency room? It's not heavy, but
a little bit more than "spotting". For
someone who is always regualr...this is
scary to me.
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Tylanas
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Posted: 06-20-07 19:12pm
Breakthrough bleeding like this is
supposedly fairly normal. Other supporters
can tell you in more detail if the amount
of bleeding is normal.
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mc4ever02
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Re: Irregular Period While On Birth Control Posted: 06-20-07 21:49pm
I don't think you should worry unless it
gets very heavy and last for quite a few
days.
You are right, the medications you
are/were taking will not effect your pills
or your cycle. However, stress can. Even
if you are on birth control. So, I would
guess that is your problem.
Break through bleeding is very common (but
inconvenient). I, personally, have
experienced this a few times in the past.
I could have break through bleeding just a
severe as my normal 'cycle' during the
sugar pills. My doctor told me that unless
it is very heavy, or happens on
consecutive months, not to worry. However,
if you are uncomfortable with this, please
call your doctor. Either your doctor or
nurse will be able to tell you if you
should be concerned.
