Pewaukee, WI
A 33-year-old female asked:
On my 3rd kind of bc pill. low dose. i have my period again one week into the new pack. options to not get my period so much? i don't want kids ever
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Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Ablation: If you seriously don't ever want kids, I would suggest a tubal ligation and have your GYN do a novasure endometrial ablation at the same time. I know some GYNs won't do a tubal until you have kids, but I believe its your decision alone. Your doc will likely need to do an ultrasound at least to see if anything might be causing your breakthrough bleeding
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Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Consult G.Y.N.doctor: Birth control pills can cause heavy periods .There may be reason why you are changing your pills .Discuss with your doctor about the pills you are taking now and to regulate your periods .
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Got period in 3rd week of active pills, can I skip 4th week of inactive pills and begin a new pack to avoid 2 weeks of bleeding?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Absolutely: You sure can. Many women avoid periods for up to three moths by continuously cycling there pills in this fashion safely.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I skipped the placebo pills in my last pack&started a new one to skip my period that month. On my new pack I got my period a week early is that normal?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
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 sel... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I'm switching between a pill and I didn't get my period this week. I took a test and I'm not pregnant. Can I still start my new birth control pack?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: If your test is negative then you are not pregnant.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Took 2 weeks of bcp and then the first week of a new pack of pills , but stopped so that i could get period. Will this effect me getting my period?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Proper use: Not sure why you would take the pills like that? Simply start a pack. Take one per day until you finish the pack. Your period will come at the end of ... Read More
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A female asked:
I started a new pill and I'm not taking a bleed (3rd pack.) I started w/light spotting 3 weeks ago&now have a reg period. It been 3 weeks&I'm worried.
Dr. Norman Solberganswered
57 years experience
Bleeding is common: If I understand correctly, you're not taking the placebo pills and trying to avoid a period. The usual result is that at some point you'll start to b... Read More
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