Question 1

is it normal to be on birth control and suddenly have light periods?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Women who tended to have heavy periods once staring on birth control experience lighter ones.

Question 2

im breastfeeding (baby is 9 months) starting @ 2 months old i've had really light periods every other week. i'm not on birth control. possible reasons?

Accepted Answer

Common: Breastfeeding leads to menstrual irregularity by altering the female hormones. Usually this means less frequent periods but the opposite can be true. Birth control will regulate you.

Question 3

my friend has been on her period for 60 days. it has not stopped. she took drs advice and went on birth control but no change?

Accepted Answer

Period for 60 days?: Bleeding for "60 days" may be coming from different sources.  What is your friend's age, has she had a diagnosis for the bleeding prior to starting "birht control" ? Is the "birth control" oral bcp's ?  Is she taking the low does pill very punctually ? We need more information before a valid response is possible.

Question 4

after how many days is brown blood not normal after a period. it just wont go away. im not on any birth control. its just a tad on the discharge ?

Accepted Answer

Few days: This can occur within a few days after your normal flow has already stopped While you might see a little bit of brown discharge after your period, it’s usually not heavy enough to need feminine products.
If the discharge continues or has a strong fishy odor , seek for medical attention

Question 5

i have a question on birth control. i started my period the 4th and its now the 8th should i wait till this coming sunday to take it or can i take it now (first time user) and how long till its effective ?

Accepted Answer

Start asap: The sooner you begin taking your oral contraceptive pills the better.No need to delay or to wait for Sunday any more.Though protection begins within 2 to 3 weeks,it’s better  to use condoms too particularly during your first month on these pills. It is even best to ask your clinician for a L.A.R.C.: Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception with an IUD or a subdermal implant are most effective methods

Question 6

hello , i got birth control for the first time and took the first pill yesterday on the first day of my period . i was wondering when i become protected . if its instantly or i have to wait a certain amount of time . thank you .

Accepted Answer

Basics: Some pill makers suggest protection starts a week or two after starting. Many OBGYNs suggest you wait a month until your body is accustomed to the pill to rely on it alone.

Question 7

on friday, i realized that i didnt take my thursday birth control. so i took thursdays and fridays birth control at the same time. im on my period cycle now and nothing has happened yet. will my period come late now? has my cycle been thrown off?

Accepted Answer

: Diagnosis of pregnancy requires a missed, late, or abnormally slight period. Did you miss a BCP at a  time that you were exposed to pregnancy (Thursday)?  If so, a pregnancy test will be positive if pregnant.  If negative, use barrier protection until a period happens and then resume oral pill contraception,  If your period does not occur within four weeks, have an exam by a trusted ob-gyn.

Question 8

i had a 5 day period its normally 6. i started off w/ brown bleeding and the next day it was heavy enough to fill pads. and the next day it stopped. the day after it started back and bleeding was light. could this be bc of my birth control or stress?

Accepted Answer

Birth control pills: can cause a shorter period flow,  stress can also infuence your cycle as well.

Question 9

does  birth control make you not have periods?

Accepted Answer

Menses & 'The Pill'.: Yes, some of them actually do stop the monthly menses.  Some delay it and some have no effect.  I would want to know more about your experience and the product your health care provider chose for you after your consultation and examination.

But, the simple answer is yes.

Question 10

why would someone take birth control to get periods?

Accepted Answer

Good ?: Women who take the pill to get cycles do so to help clean out the uterus. A chronic absence of a cycle can cause a build up of tissue and even help a person develop precancerous cells in the uterus.

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Is it normal to be on birth control and suddenly have light periods?

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Im breastfeeding (baby is 9 months) starting @ 2 months old i've had really light periods every other week. i'm not on birth control. possible reasons?

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My friend has been on her period for 60 days. it has not stopped. she took drs advice and went on birth control but no change?

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After how many days is brown blood not normal after a period. it just wont go away. im not on any birth control. its just a tad on the discharge ?

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I have a question on birth control. i started my period the 4th and its now the 8th should i wait till this coming sunday to take it or can i take it now (first time user) and how long till its effective ?

A member asked:

Hello , i got birth control for the first time and took the first pill yesterday on the first day of my period . i was wondering when i become protected . if its instantly or i have to wait a certain amount of time . thank you .

A member asked:

On friday, i realized that i didnt take my thursday birth control. so i took thursdays and fridays birth control at the same time. im on my period cycle now and nothing has happened yet. will my period come late now? has my cycle been thrown off?

A member asked:

I had a 5 day period its normally 6. i started off w/ brown bleeding and the next day it was heavy enough to fill pads. and the next day it stopped. the day after it started back and bleeding was light. could this be bc of my birth control or stress?

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Does birth control make you not have periods?

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Why would someone take birth control to get periods?

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