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What does it mean if you have heavy bleeding while on birth control not during your period?
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∙ 16y ago
This isn't normal and it can mean many things. Unfortunately we're not qualified to tell you what it could be. You need to see your Doctor. But don't worry too much as it can be pregnancy related or due to being on incorrect Birth Control pills.
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∙ 16y ago
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Can you take birth control during your period?
Yes, you can take birth control during your period. You should take your birth control as directed regardless of bleeding.
do you take birth control on or off of your period?
You take birth control as scheduled regardless of bleeding.
Is it normal for your period to last longer than usual if you started taking birth control on the first day of your period?
Yes, sometmes when you start birth control you will have break through bleeding and it can tie in with your period since you started the pill during your period.
Start new birth control pack haven't started period?
You should take birth control on schedule regardless of bleeding. Hormonal birth control can sometimes cause a missed period.
What if you get your period while on birth control?
If you get your period while on birth control, you should continue using your birth control as scheduled. Bleeding does not change the schedule for taking your pill or changing your patch or ring.
Can the bleeding after missing a birth control pill be seen as menstrual?
When you're taking the birth control pill, you don't have a menstrual period. Instead, you have withdrawal bleeding. Menstrual periods are vaginal bleeding the follows ovulation by 14 days. Withdrawal bleeding is vaginal bleeding brought on by sudden cessation of hormone ingestion. Whether you have unscheduled bleeding from missing a pill or scheduled bleeding during your placebo week, neither is called a menstrual period.
What happens if you took your birth control and didn't start your period?
If you took your birth control correctly and didn't have withdrawal bleeding during the pill-free week, there is probably no need for concern. Hormonal birth control can lighten the amount of flow to the point that there is no bleeding. If you did not take your birth control correctly, or are experiencing symptoms of pregnancy, take a test to make sure.
Is it an actual period if you miss birth control pills?
No bleeding that you have on birth control pills is an "actual period." Instead, it's withdrawal bleeding brought on by the drop in hormones when you miss pills or when you have your normally scheduled placebo week.
Will you still get a period after sex if you are taking birth control?
If your on birth control you don't actually get a period its actually withdrawal bleeding which looks the same as a period. Sex wont effect this cycle.
Is it normal to have brown spotting instead of a period when you're on birth control?
Hormonal birth control changes your menstrual bleeding. It's not unusual to have brown spotting instead of a regular period when you're on birth control.
Can you take birth control to jump start your period?
You can take birth control to have a show of vaginal bleeding, but birth control does not "jump start" your period. When you stop taking it, you are likely to return to your previous pattern of menstrual bleeding (or lack thereof) unless something else changes in your body.
What would cause bleeding a week early?
The following will cause early bleeding: * Irregular period * Pregnancy * UTI * Hormonal Imbalance * Stopping birth control * Starting birth control
