Question 1

i missed 1pill in week 3 of my 21day pill. today is the last active pill and i have break through bleeding. must i start a new pack of pills tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

No, I would: Deal with the breakthrough and continue as normal.  Remember if u skip a pill take 2 12 hours apart the following day.  Gd luck.

Question 2

causes of breakthrough bleeding on bc pills? i never miss any. normal for bleeding to last 5 days before the 
end of the actives pills in a pack?

Accepted Answer

BCP ?'s: Breakthrough bleeding on oral bcp's can occur w/o "missing" a pill by simply taking them later than the hour when the previous active pill was taken.  Today's oral bcp's are very low in hormones, and require punctual schedules to avoid withdrawal bleeding.

Question 3

on bcp for 3 months, breakthrough bleeding occurred only in 1st month, no breakthrough bleeding since then. now spotting on 3rd month in the middle of a pill pack. need 1 more week until placebo week. did not switch. never missed. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Spotting on BCP's ?: The most common reason for "spotting" on the current low dose oral bcp's is not taking the active pill within the hour of the previous day's active pill. The dose is so low, that even a few hours delay may cause withdrawal bleeding/spotting.  If this continues, stop the pills, wait five days and start a new pack, keeping punctual in taking the active pills.

Question 4

i've been taking bcpills for years and decided to skip my period this month and start a new pill pack. now one week in i'm cramping with breakthrough bleeding. is this normal? what's the best course of action? finish the second pack or stop midway?

Accepted Answer

Finish: “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” I would recommend that you finish the current pack—provided you’ve done well with these particular OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) in the past. Your period at the end of this current pack may be a bit different, but you should get back on track next pack &amp; month. BTW, no chance of pregnancy, is there? Be certain! Best to you, young lady. Stay safe.

Question 5

if you missed one pill & then begin to have breakthrough bleeding & have unprotected intercourse during this time what are the chances of being prego?

Accepted Answer

Missing one birth: Control pill is usually not going to cause a significantly increased risk of pregnancy. But if you miss two or more that can be problematic. By the time you miss a week, it is like not being on an oral contraceptive.  Bottom line is that there is no 'safe' time to have sex without risk of pregnancy.

Question 6

breakthrough bleeding for 13 days on new bcp. i am currently on day 1 of taking the inactive pills. will the bleeding stop during taking these or starting a new pack of pills?

Accepted Answer

: The bleeding should stop during the seven day placebo period, if not, see your GYN physician for guidance.  Documented PCOS is usually treated with oral bcp's, but keeping the active pills punctually (taking the active pills within the hour of the prior day's pill) will usually control breakthrough bleeding.

Question 7

ive been on birth control for about 4+ years now and just for the last two months after rough sex ive been experiencing breakthrough bleeding that will not stop until my period is done and over with and i start my new pack of pills what do?

Accepted Answer

: An examination by a trusted gynecologist should determine whether or not your abnormal bleeding is due to trauma or a need for stronger BCPs.

Question 8

is it normal to spot the last few days of active pills - birth control or is it suppose to start on sugar pills which gives the breakthrough bleeding ;(period)? im new to the pill. im on pack 3 and have 2 active pills left b4 sugar pills

Accepted Answer

Spotting: spotting on all forms of hormonal birth control is extremely common and not abnormal - always good idea to see your PCP or OB/Gyn for medication review and possible adjustment if spotting or any other symptoms occur

Question 9

i missed 3 pills in my first week of my birth control and i had sex on two days that i missed my pills and now i am experiencing breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

That's what happens!: When you take the oral contraceptives irregularly or missing pills, then breakthrough bleeding is "what happens." Additionally, you run the risk of unintended pregnancy.

Question 10

i missed one bc pill a week before my period and took it the next morning. is having a little breakthrough bleeding a few days before my period normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you miss pills or take them late, breakthrough bleeding is very common. Try setting an alarm in your phone to help you remember. You did exactly what you were supposed to do by taking it as soon as you remembered. Hope this helps.

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HOW LONG DOES BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING LAST IF YOU MISSED ONE PILL DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE NEW PACK

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I missed 1pill in week 3 of my 21day pill. today is the last active pill and i have break through bleeding. must i start a new pack of pills tomorrow?

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Causes of breakthrough bleeding on bc pills? i never miss any. normal for bleeding to last 5 days before the end of the actives pills in a pack?

A member asked:

On bcp for 3 months, breakthrough bleeding occurred only in 1st month, no breakthrough bleeding since then. now spotting on 3rd month in the middle of a pill pack. need 1 more week until placebo week. did not switch. never missed. is this normal?

A member asked:

I've been taking bcpills for years and decided to skip my period this month and start a new pill pack. now one week in i'm cramping with breakthrough bleeding. is this normal? what's the best course of action? finish the second pack or stop midway?

A member asked:

If you missed one pill & then begin to have breakthrough bleeding & have unprotected intercourse during this time what are the chances of being prego?

A member asked:

Breakthrough bleeding for 13 days on new bcp. i am currently on day 1 of taking the inactive pills. will the bleeding stop during taking these or starting a new pack of pills?

A member asked:

Ive been on birth control for about 4+ years now and just for the last two months after rough sex ive been experiencing breakthrough bleeding that will not stop until my period is done and over with and i start my new pack of pills what do?

A member asked:

Is it normal to spot the last few days of active pills - birth control or is it suppose to start on sugar pills which gives the breakthrough bleeding ;(period)? im new to the pill. im on pack 3 and have 2 active pills left b4 sugar pills

A member asked:

I missed 3 pills in my first week of my birth control and i had sex on two days that i missed my pills and now i am experiencing breakthrough bleeding?

A member asked:

I missed one bc pill a week before my period and took it the next morning. is having a little breakthrough bleeding a few days before my period normal?

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