Question 1

how will i know what does an early period that lasts two weeks mean when you're on birth control?

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 2

reddish brown spotting but i take birth control is it a early period or something else?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual: this sounds like pre-menstrual spotting and bleeding. This also depends on your age, menstrual cycle. and recent sexual activity. Monitor your cycles with a menstrual calendar, noting (s)-start, (e)-ends, (sp)- spotting (B) - blleding and HB( heavy bleeding)&gt; This will be useful to you and your GYN.

Question 3

i didn't drink my 3 last pills on my packet birth control so i got an early period if i don't drink my pills for next month can i get pregnant ?!

Accepted Answer

Yes you can :  if you don't continue taking your birth control pills then you're not using any contraception. If you have intercourse without condoms than pregnancy is certainly possible. Birth-control pills only work if you keep taking them

Question 4

if i took about birth control pills for about 5 days then stopped would that have made me ovulate early? period was june 21. when would i have ovulate

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Typically ovulation occurs 14 days before your period. If you were taking birth control pills though and suddenly stopped that you were likely to have caused menstrual cycle disruption. Ovulation may or may not have occurred prior to that episode of bleeding.

Question 5

i started i new birth control and a week after i finished my period i just started bleeding, it started small now it's like a 3 week early period help?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very normal 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 6

i have an abnormal period right now. it is 7 days strong and heavy and early. i  on birth control and im in the middle of a pack. i am sexually active. will i have my period at the end of the month? what does my early period mean?

Accepted Answer

Oral bcp ?'s: Bleeding in "the middle of a pack" is usually due to not taking the active pills punctually.  The dose is so low, withdrawal bleeding will occur if the pill is not taken within the hour that the previous active pill was taken.  Stop your bcp's now, wait only five days and start a new pack, but take them on time each day...a nuisance, but it will prevent breakthrough bleeding.

Question 7

i got my period 2 weeks early it brown with some red but very light bleeding i am not on birth control and just started having sex again after no sex for a long time could the reason for my early period be from having sex?

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 8

i had sex 2 days after last pack of birth control pills, took plan b pill 3 days after. 8 days later i seem to have an early period. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Plan b is an effective form of birth control if you take it within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.  Its unlikely that you are pregnant if you took it within 3 days.  Since you stopped the birth control pill and took plan b, your cycle could be altered.  If you are very unsure, you can take a pregnancy test in a week to be certain.

Question 9

does stress make your period start early on birth control?

Accepted Answer

No: Yo period should be regulated by the pill. If you bleeding is not controlled by the pill then there may be some other problem - see your doctor if it recurs.

Question 10

why do i start my period early even though i'm on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Need to find out: I suspect you have an endometrial polyp, but this needs to be checked by your gynecologist.  Good luck.

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How will i know what does an early period that lasts two weeks mean when you're on birth control?

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Reddish brown spotting but i take birth control is it a early period or something else?

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I didn't drink my 3 last pills on my packet birth control so i got an early period if i don't drink my pills for next month can i get pregnant ?!

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If i took about birth control pills for about 5 days then stopped would that have made me ovulate early? period was june 21. when would i have ovulate

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I started i new birth control and a week after i finished my period i just started bleeding, it started small now it's like a 3 week early period help?

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I have an abnormal period right now. it is 7 days strong and heavy and early. i on birth control and im in the middle of a pack. i am sexually active. will i have my period at the end of the month? what does my early period mean?

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I got my period 2 weeks early it brown with some red but very light bleeding i am not on birth control and just started having sex again after no sex for a long time could the reason for my early period be from having sex?

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I had sex 2 days after last pack of birth control pills, took plan b pill 3 days after. 8 days later i seem to have an early period. am i pregnant?

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Does stress make your period start early on birth control?

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Why do i start my period early even though i'm on birth control?

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