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It is minor bleeding you get while on the pill. It is not a true period, but it is similar and yet lighter.

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Q: What is breakthrough bleeding while on birth control?
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What birth control causes breakthrough bleeding?

All forms of birth control can cause breakthrough bleeding without proper use, or while your body is still adjusting to it. Talk to your doctor or pharmasist for more info.


What would cause breakthrough bleeding in between periods while taking birth control pills?

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Is it normal not to start you're period on the pill jazz?

It is normal for many women not to have monthly breakthrough bleeding while taking Birth Control Pills.


Is it normal to bleed two weeks after period while on birth control?

It is common to have breakthrough bleeding in the first three cycles of pill use. It normally gets better with time.


What does it mean if you have bleeding while on birth control and not being on your menstrual cycle?

This is called breakthrough bleeding. It is caused by the hormones in the pills and usually stops after the first 3 months of being on the pill. Talk to your health care provider if it is troublesome.


I bleed while im on birth control and bleeding stops when not taking the pills what could this mean?

You can get breakthrough bleeding when you are on the pill increasing the risk of conception. this can be the result of the wrong dosage or strength in the pill. The best thing to do is consult your physician.


Is it normal to have breakthrough bleeding while on the pill and taking prednisone?

Yes it is normal to have breakthrough bleeding while on the pill and taking predisone. Cortosteroids, anti-fungals, and antibiotics all affect the birth control's effectiveness. You should use a back-up method if on any of these for a minimum of two weeks after stopping the course of treatment and you are usually fine after a full cycle.


If I choose to take birth control, what can the possible side effects be?

Birth control is an effective yet not 100% foolproof contraceptive method. While effective, it does have some side effects including nausea, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, decreased libido and possibly mood swings.


Does your period last the whole 7 days while on the placebo pills for birth control?

It may for the first few cycles, you can expect the bleeding to become much lighter over time. The bleeding while using BCP is breakthrough bleeding, not an actual period, as you are not ovulating. It starts in the days after your last hormonal pill in the packet.


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.


Is bleeding after birth control harmful?

Hello. No bleeding after using birth control isn't harmful hun. If you have stopped birth control and are bleeding, this is perfectly normal and is happening because your experiencing break through bleeding from the withdrawal of the pill. If you are bleeding while on birth control and have missed some pills - then this is why your bleeding. Dont miss any pills and you wont bleed. If you are bleeding while on birth control and are taking the pills correctly and haven't missed any, then this is most likely due to the doseage of the pill not being high enough. See your doctor for a change of pill or increase in doseage. Take care!


Is a second method of birth control such as condoms necessary while on my period or the white placebo pills if taking birth control?

It depends , reading below you will find your answer.How long have you been taking your birth control pills? If you have only been on birth control for less than 2 months, you may still be at risk of pregnancy while having unprotected intercourse during the week of the placebo pills.Do you properly take your birth control? If you properly take your birth control ;meaning that you take the pills every day at the same time each day, you are 99.9% protected from pregnancy. If you do not properly take the pills as directed you may increase your chances of becoming pregnant.Do you have spotting or breakthrough bleeding? If you do experience spotting or breakthrough bleeding, this can mean that you need a different dosage, typically a higher strength of birth control pills. This also means that the dosage you are currently are taking is not effective enough to prevent you from pregnancy. If you have experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding for more than 3 months, you should see your physician to get the correct pills for you.Have you taken medication, such as antibiotics?If you have been taking antibiotics such as penicillin the effectiveness of your birth control will decrease. This also means that it would not be safe to have unprotected intercourse.If you have been taking birth control for more than 2 months, have properly been taking your birth control, have not experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding as side effects and have not been taking antibiotics, you do not necessarily have to use a back up method, because you will still be protected from pregnancy during your placebo week.