Question 1

white fleshy material when urinate. no period.on birth control. is this still a period? is this the shedding of a period but with no blood?

Accepted Answer

Not a period: Sounds like a discharge--which can be normal or an infection or an std. Birth control (pills and other) can make your periods lighter or you can even skip a period.  If you're taken or used consistently(no missed pills), it's unlikely you're pregnant, but this doesn't sound like a period, so check with your dr to be sure..

Question 2

hello,

had open myomectomy  in 6/2020, fibroids removed but complicated by retained sponge. i was on pills to decrease bleeding preop and  3 mths post op. to this day no period, on birth control pills, not pregnant, cramping monthly but no bleeding?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like you had a very challenging experience.  Given the complexity of the situation, your lack of periods or amenorrhea should definitely be addressed with your care providers and may warrant further testing.  In addition to changes within the uterus, there are other hormonal causes of amenorrhea that would need to be evaluated.

Question 3

no period on low dose birth control pill? 1 mg/0.02 mg. normal?

Accepted Answer

Low dose oral BC: The low amount of estrogen and progestins in low dose oral bcp's do not stimulate the lining of the uterus sufficiently such that when stopped each month there is actual visible bleeding.  It is important to take each active pill punctually within the hour taken the previous evening.  If pregnancy is suspected, obtain a serum HCG test, which is very accurate.

Question 4

i have been spotting (light flow and brown) for 2 week and then off 2 week. no period. i am on birth control, skip placebo. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Thinning of the: uterine lining can be the most likely cause. The lining thins from the use of oral contraceptives, and usually is a good thing.  If bleeding continues talk to your doctor, however taking a break in your pills for 5 days may allow the lining to thicken slightly and stop the bleeding. You would need to use condoms for intercourse, if using this idea, talk to your doctor first.

Question 5

do i need to take pregnant test? day 1 very light pink spotting when whipping  8 days later still no period. 28 yrs on birth control never missed period.

Accepted Answer

Yes: While it is common for women to skip an occasional period while on birth control, taking a pregnancy test is a good idea.

Question 6

no missed period was on birth control pills went to the doctor a positive pregnancy. why is that????

Accepted Answer

You're Pregnant: If you took the birth control pills properly, the chance of getting pregnant is 0.02%.  If you missed pills (and didn't double up on them), or missed more than 2 pills in a cycle, they are less effective.  There really aren't any other reasons for the failure.  Antibiotics don't decrease their effectiveness.

Question 7

is it normal to have a two do period on birth control ?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear but: Don't know what a "two do" period is, but many women occasionally have some spotting between periods, a heavier or lighter period, a different shade of color in the menstrual blood, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period. Having one of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent or worrisome.

Question 8

is it normal to have a two day period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Very common: to see much lighter, shorter periods on birth control. Birth control hormones, thin the uterine lining in such a way that makes implantation of a fertilized egg and lighter periods.

Question 9

what to expect for first period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Change in pattern: Women starting on birth control may say a change in the pattern of their bleeding. Many times the menses are shorter in duration and lighter.

Question 10

is it normal to have a short period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control pills typically make menses shorter, lighter, and less painful. Many of the newer pills make periods only a day or two, or make you even have no periods. Other types of birth control such as the NuvaRing, Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD, Liletta IUD, and Nexplanon also typically make periods shorter or none at all.

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White fleshy material when urinate. no period.on birth control. is this still a period? is this the shedding of a period but with no blood?

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Hello, had open myomectomy in 6/2020, fibroids removed but complicated by retained sponge. i was on pills to decrease bleeding preop and 3 mths post op. to this day no period, on birth control pills, not pregnant, cramping monthly but no bleeding?

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No period on low dose birth control pill? 1 mg/0.02 mg. normal?

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I have been spotting (light flow and brown) for 2 week and then off 2 week. no period. i am on birth control, skip placebo. what could be the cause?

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Do i need to take pregnant test? day 1 very light pink spotting when whipping 8 days later still no period. 28 yrs on birth control never missed period.

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No missed period was on birth control pills went to the doctor a positive pregnancy. why is that????

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Is it normal to have a two do period on birth control ?

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Is it normal to have a two day period on birth control?

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What to expect for first period on birth control?

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Is it normal to have a short period on birth control?

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