Question 1

breakthrough bleeding how to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...on the cause.  If you're not on any hormones (like birth control pills), then this is not normal, and you should be examined right away.  If you're taking birth control pills, you probably need a higher dose.

Question 2

alot of breakthrough bleeding, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 3

should sex be avoided while having breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Sex and bleeding: Sorry to say, but depends on whether or not you have been thoroughly evaluated. Btb is generally a term for irregular spotting on hormonal contraception. Hopefully, your md has already evaluated you for cervical dysplasia, endometrial polyps, fibroids, vaginitis, hormonal imbalance, and other causes of abnormal spotting. If you truly have btb, then whether to have sex is up to you & your partner.

Question 4

what is breakthrough bleeding? taking nortrel currently and am curious

Accepted Answer

depends: Breakthrough bleeding is what occurs when a woman on the pill has bleeding when she is taking the active pills and should not bleed.  She is said to have "break through" bleeding because the bleeding has broken through the control of the pill.

Question 5

does breakthrough bleeding count as a period?

Accepted Answer

Period = full flow: The start of a period is the first day of full flow.

Question 6

does breakthrough bleeding mean i am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No it doesn't: Mean that you are pregnant. When in doubt you can take a pregnancy test.

Question 7

what is "breakthrough" bleeding in a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

That is a term: For when u are not preg, u can have bleeding in pregnancy from a variety of reasons that your OB should evaluate, some go away and do not cause problems some are more serious depending on what is the cause and how far along u are.

Question 8

can i get pregnant during a breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

You could : Become pregnant if you have sex near time of ovulation. Sometimes there could be a little bleeding with ovulation.

Question 9

lower left side back pain and breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Could be a urinary tract infection or pregnancy. Please see your doctor or to the emergency room immediately.

Question 10

breakthrough bleeding or period, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Regularity: The menstrual period is the start of a new cycle and happens on a regular basis, whereas breakthrough bleeding happens at any time during a menstrual cycle after the menstrual period has ended.

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