A 18-year-old female asked:
started period early on birth control. i've been taking birth control for 4 years now. i'm on the end of my first week on this months pack.
2 doctor answers
Dr. Joel Rivera Jimenez answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bleeding: That could be a normal variation. If you swithched pills, if you forgot to take one or change the time that you use to take them, all that can affect your cycle. Pregnancy is always a possibility even thoug you are taking the pill.
Answered on May 23, 2015
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
Answered on May 17, 2017
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bruce Pierce answered
29 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
I would suggest: Going back to your previous pill.
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kurss answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably: The pill controls your cycle artificially and generally predictably. Any alteration in the regimen will usually result in unscheduled bleeding. Fortun ... Read More
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Cornelia Franz answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Should be ok: Missing one pill and cutting short your month one day should not be a problem. May take a month or two to get back to "normal" for you. If concerned c ... Read More
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Asha Kamnani answered
43 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: When you get a Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot in the middle of a birth control pill pack, it is very likely that you will get a delayed perio ... Read More
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