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A 24-year-old female asked:
I am halfway through a pack of oral contraceptives and it seems that my period is starting. i am not sexually active and haven't missed pills.
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Oral bcp/bleeding: Today's oral bcp's are very low in hormones, so in some individuals, it is important to take them within the hour of having taken the previous active pill. Low estrogen in the pill may not last if the interval between active pills is much greater than 24 hours, which causes withdrawal bleeding. If this continues, stop the active pills, and wait five days and start a new pack but be very punctual!
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A 33-year-old female asked:
No period while on pill. i never missed any. on time on drinking. sexually active. started second pack on 1st day of period. whats wrong? 4th day on pill free week. still no period
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Most likely not: pregnant. However a urine pregnancy test could be reassuring. If unsure still, see your doctor.
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83 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
On birth control pill didnt miss any pills . Sexual active . Only had 2 day period this month and it was light . normally I have 4 days period heavy with birth control pill. What could be causing this ?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Minimal shedding: The hormones in the oral contraceptive pills generally produce a very thin layer of endometrium which minimally sheds at the time of the "period" whic... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I am 17. I am also on birth control and am sexually active. I missed my pills a few days this month and I got my period 4 times since 11.26.2015 why?
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Oral contraceptives: If not taken consistently, you may have spotting, bleeding, and you will certainly increase your risk of pregnancy. Please take pills as directed.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
4 weeks ago i missed 2 birth control pills in a week ever since then I have had a light period and I have been sexually active during this time?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Breakthrough bleed : Breakthrough bleeding is common but not normal therefore there is no normal time for it to last. When you skip pills you trigger bleeding. The birth c... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I missed a birth control pill (seasonique) last night and am due to get my period next week. I am sexually active but never unprotected, am i okay?
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Likely: The most important week not to miss a pill is the first week and it goes down from there. In your 3rd or 4th week of pills if you miss one pill, just... Read More
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