Question 1

does stopping birth control usually make your period start early or late. i'm a week late but pregnancy test is negative. my periods have been regular?

Accepted Answer

Both: It depends on when one stops their contraception and what method has been used.  Irregular cycles can occur after hormonal contraception stops.  Using condoms would reduce the risk of pregnancy.  Repeat the pregnancy test in one week if menses do not occur.

Question 2

is it possible to be on birth control pills and not go on your period? i had stopped using birth control pills last year and my gynecologist put me on birth control early this year as i didnt have a regular cycle even on birth control no period

Accepted Answer

Yes: Similar to other versions of the question it is true that some women do not always bleed when on birth control pills. Remember birth control pills trigger a “fake” period via withdrawal bleeding. You may want to ask your doctor to test your thyroid and Prolactin to make sure no other cause of a lack of periods is occuring

Question 3

what are the effects of waiting 5 days between birth control packs?  will your period come early or later?

Accepted Answer

Later: Your period will come 5 days later.

Question 4

what does it mean when you get your period early when your on birth control wen you still have 10 days left?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Sounds like breakthrough bleeding which occurs when you have bleeding at unscheduled times while on birth control.  . Often things get back to normal the next cycle. If not then schedule a visit to discuss changing brands  or changing birth control methods. This is very common. Other than being annoying it is not dangerous.

Question 5

i'm not on any birth control, stressed or on any medications but this period only lasted 4 days when my regular periods last 6-7 days?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: The length of your cycles can vary and the length of time that  you actually bleed can also vary.  What you describe is not abnormal.

Question 6

can i be pregnant or is something wrong? im 5 days late, i expected my period on wednesday (i get regular periods every 28 days), with only negative pregnancy test results. my last period began may 31. i got off birth control 2 months ago?

Accepted Answer

: HPT's are accurate seven to 10 days after a missed period. You may have tested too soon.

Question 7

does spotting for 4 days then 2 days of dark brown discharge count as a period? i'm also on birth control, and usually have regular cycles.

Accepted Answer

It can: It can depending on whate OCP you have been taking and for how long.

Question 8

hi, i recently got married and started on birth control 3 months ago. i have regular periods and have not had any spotting in the past. i am currently on my second week of pills, so not expecting my period for at least another week. a few days ago, after

Accepted Answer

You may need to: do an actual consult since patients cannot provide so much history with their questions on this platform.  Please repost with brief information and your question.  Or do an actual consult.  Thanks for trusting HealthTap.

Question 9

ive been on my birth control for over a year and have regular periods every 28 days. today, i am 7 days from my next period and have had some cramping and light vaginal bleeding. i am sexually active. could i be pregnant? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Although rare but conception still happens when taking contraceptive pill. Due to the timing of your symptoms, conception and implantation bleeding cannot be ruled out but the odd is quite low. Spotting in the middle of the cycle is much more common than getting pregnant when taking OC. You just have to wait until your period time and if you miss it you can do pregnancy test by then. Good luck.

Question 10

can birth control stop your period or just make it more regular?

Accepted Answer

That depends: That depends on which are used. Some may reduce / stop periods and some may regulate them. Please discuss this with your gynecologist.

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Can your period come 5 days early if you are on birth control and have regular cycles

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Does stopping birth control usually make your period start early or late. i'm a week late but pregnancy test is negative. my periods have been regular?

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Is it possible to be on birth control pills and not go on your period? i had stopped using birth control pills last year and my gynecologist put me on birth control early this year as i didnt have a regular cycle even on birth control no period

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What are the effects of waiting 5 days between birth control packs? will your period come early or later?

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What does it mean when you get your period early when your on birth control wen you still have 10 days left?

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I'm not on any birth control, stressed or on any medications but this period only lasted 4 days when my regular periods last 6-7 days?

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Can i be pregnant or is something wrong? im 5 days late, i expected my period on wednesday (i get regular periods every 28 days), with only negative pregnancy test results. my last period began may 31. i got off birth control 2 months ago?

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Does spotting for 4 days then 2 days of dark brown discharge count as a period? i'm also on birth control, and usually have regular cycles.

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Hi, i recently got married and started on birth control 3 months ago. i have regular periods and have not had any spotting in the past. i am currently on my second week of pills, so not expecting my period for at least another week. a few days ago, after

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Ive been on my birth control for over a year and have regular periods every 28 days. today, i am 7 days from my next period and have had some cramping and light vaginal bleeding. i am sexually active. could i be pregnant? is this normal?

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Can birth control stop your period or just make it more regular?

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