A 26-year-old female asked:
i got my period 1 week early during active pills.should i continue this pack as normal or start a new one on sunday! i have been on bc for 10 years.
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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: This may just be a breakthrough bleeding. If you skipped any pills this month that would be even more likely. While it won't hurt to start the new pack early, its also safe to finish out this pack. If any skipped pills though check a pregnancy test.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
I've come on my period two weeks early?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Ovulation changes: A change in your regularity may be due to stress , medications or changes lack of ovulation. This is not uncommon. Keep track of your menstrual calendar. If the pattern persists, consult your physician.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What can I do to induce my period early so I don't have it on a planned vacation?
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Dr. Allison Greco answered
General Practice 9 years experience
Are you taking BC?: Are you currently taking any kind of hormonal birth control like the pill, ring, or patch? If so, you can skip your period week and start the next month (either the next pack of pills, the next ring, patch, etc) a week early. You may still experience some cramping and spotting during what would have been your regular period week. If not taking any of these, there is really nothing else you can do.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Why does my period keep coming early?
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Dr. Alan Patterson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Hormone inbalance: Your hormones are not working the way they should which is very common at your age. I always will do an exam, do blood work and an ultrasound. Then i can determine what needs to be done to regulate your periods. Usually it is nothing serious, and can be treated. Also at your age once any serious problems which are uncommon are ruled out I do endometrial ablation in office which stops the bleeding.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
I started my period 2-3 weeks early is that normal?
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Dr. Stephen Sudler answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
Not normal: It is not normal to begin your period that early. Without knowing if someone your age is using hormonal contraception, it is not possible to determine if this is just a medication side effect. If a pattern like this is repetitive, then seek the advice of your physician. If it is just a single occurrence, then it is unlikely to indicate a significant problem.
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Fort Worth, TX
A 22-year-old female asked:
Its almost been 2 weeks that I haven't gottn my period I took a test and it was negative was it to early to take it and how long before I take another?
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Dr. Timothy Brown answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Not too early: You could have reasonably expected a positive test if your cycles are normally regular. Since it was negative you should wait at least a week and probably 2 weeks before repeating it. This presupposes that you are otherwise feeling fine.
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