A member asked:

I was put on megestrol to stop breakthrough bleeding on birthcontrol . it stopped after two days . im due to start a new bc pack . should i start now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Sudler answered

Yes: In this scenario one would stop the megestrol and start the birth control pills as scheduled.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.7k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I was put on megestrol to stop breakthrough bleeding on birthcontrol . it stopped after two days . im due to start a new bc pack . should i start now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Sudler answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Wanna know if this is normal i missed a saturday pill and a whole month pack of my birthcontrol pill i was suppose to get my period april 7th got it april 8th it only lasted for a day and a half. Now i been on the first week of the pill and bleeding light

A member asked:

I was on vacation for a week and i left my new pack of birth control pills. I finished all the placebos. So i missed days 1-8. I have not started the new pack. Now I have some bleeding. Is this normal? Is this my period or just breakthrough bleeding? Shou

A member asked:

I been having bleeding from missing two days in a row of low dose birth control. I doubled up for two days. Im not sexually active. Ive been taking it normally now and still bleeding. How can I reset by taking a break from pills & start a new pack?

A member asked:

Doc let me switch period on birth control. Bled entire rest of pack. Starting new pack after placebo week. Will breakthrough bleeding stop?

A member asked:

I was put on megestrol for breakthrough bleeding . It stopped after two days. If I do not continue will I get my period again? What will happen?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Im on megestrol 40 mg for breakthrough bleeding . My period stopped and im supposed to start a new pack of birthcontrol . Should I start it?

Ive been on birth control for about 4+ years now and just for the last two months after rough sex Ive been experiencing breakthrough bleeding That will not stop until my period is done and over with and I start my new pack of pills what do?

Skipped period on birth control, been taking hormone pills for 30 days. (9 from new pack) Have breakthrough bleeding. Can I stop now to have a period?

I found bright red blood following my female ejaculation during oral sex . Im on megestrol for breakthrough bleeding while I was on birth control .?

My period ended today 01/19/2020 I was bleeding light I started my Birthcontrol pill today a new pack would I be safe if I had sex or would I have to wait a week ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?