Question 1

on birth control for irregular periods, started pack last week on sunday when should i expect my next period?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Birth control pills can have 21, 24, or 84 active pills- depending on the specific brand / generic. Generally a withdraw bleed will start around 3rd day (give or take 24 hrs) of placebo pills

Question 2

had irregular periods for years until birth control in jan.every period i have these red squishy clumps of tissue that r the size of quaters, normal?

Accepted Answer

Small clots: It sounds like you are describing very small blood clots. If your periods are now coming at the right time on birth control and the periods are not too heavy then this sounds pretty normal.

Question 3

should i conitue taking my birth control pill while on my irregular period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The birth control pills should help make your periods more regular. However, you have to be faithful to take them every day.

Question 4

help please. could birth control help with an irregular period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control can help to artificially regulate abnormal periods.  Bcps (if they are working correctly) should give users very regular and very light, and less painful periods.

Question 5

if i stopped birth control is  it normal to go back to having an irregular period? or can i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Very likely normal: If you had irregular periods prior to staring hormonal contraception, you will go back to what is "normal" for you once you stop. If you are having unprotected sex without using any method of contraception, you should take a pregnancy test to be sure you aren't pregnant.

Question 6

if i started my birth control on the 13th to help with my irregular periods when should i exspect my period and i just had one july 2nd?

Accepted Answer

28 days later: Usually, when you start take birth control pills on a monthly schedule, then you should expect your period 28 days after you started your first pill. Unfortunately, breakthrough bleeding on the hormone pills are not that uncommon and can be confusing but i described the ideal variant for you.

Question 7

i took birth control pills to regulate my irregular period i've been on them for 2 1/2yr, if i stop them will i go back to having an irregular period?

Accepted Answer

Cycle: Most people resume whatever their "normal" was before being on pills.

Question 8

got birth control for irregular periods, dont know when to start them because i started spotting but havent had period, when should i start taking ?

Accepted Answer

Bcp's: Start your new pack of oral bcp's on day 5 of what is most like a "period".  Do not rely on the oral bcp's for pregnancy protection until you have taken them regularly (same time each evening) for a month , and have a brief withdrawal "period" while on the placebo (sugar) pills.  Use other forms of contraception until you are in the middle of the second month of oral bcp's.

Question 9

my gf has irregular periods and she does not have a period at all unless she is on birth control is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Thanks for being concerned about your girlfriend. Her irregular periods off of birth control likely means she is not ovulating for some reason. There are lots of reasons for anovulation or irregular ovulation in the late teens, and she hopefully has discussed this with her ob/gyn. Using birth control is one way to try and get hormones/ovulation back on track. It's not bad that she's not ovulating.

Question 10

absent/irregular period before medications. started period and hasn't stopped for 3 weeks. advised to stop birth control. will it stop on it's own?

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.

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Irregular period after birth control

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On birth control for irregular periods, started pack last week on sunday when should i expect my next period?

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Had irregular periods for years until birth control in jan.every period i have these red squishy clumps of tissue that r the size of quaters, normal?

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Should i conitue taking my birth control pill while on my irregular period?

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Help please. could birth control help with an irregular period?

A member asked:

If i stopped birth control is it normal to go back to having an irregular period? or can i be pregnant?

A member asked:

If i started my birth control on the 13th to help with my irregular periods when should i exspect my period and i just had one july 2nd?

A member asked:

I took birth control pills to regulate my irregular period i've been on them for 2 1/2yr, if i stop them will i go back to having an irregular period?

A member asked:

Got birth control for irregular periods, dont know when to start them because i started spotting but havent had period, when should i start taking ?

A member asked:

My gf has irregular periods and she does not have a period at all unless she is on birth control is that bad?

A member asked:

Absent/irregular period before medications. started period and hasn't stopped for 3 weeks. advised to stop birth control. will it stop on it's own?

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