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CONTRACEPTION: Birth control concern/question... Are these BCP side effects still normal? From: kate (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:57:51 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: HYSTERECTOMY: HIV and Fibroids" Previous message: Pat Sonnenstuhl: "Re: HYSTERECTOMY: HIV and Fibroids" I've been on Loestrin 24 since February, but I didn't realize that it had to be taken every day at the same time until May. In May, I had an alarm and took it every night when the alarm went off. My next period came as scheduled. However, the period after that was very light, a pad or tampon was not necessary. Basically, I experienced some spotting on Saturday and Sunday and then recommenced taking the pill Sunday night. The next month, July, my period arrived late again, on Sunday. This time I did have to use a pad, but I had to start taking the pill again that night, so my body was forced to stop bleeding. Right now I'm experiencing some light breakthrough bleeding and have another eight pills left in my pack. Also, since I started taking the pill every day at the same time, my breasts have increased in size and are just slightly tender. I know breakthrough bleeding, increased breast size, and abnormal mensturation are side effects of the pill, but I thought they only occured within the first few months. Is this still considered to be the first few months? I've taken four pregnancy tests just to be safe, so I've pretty much ruled that out. Since I only started taking the pill at the same time in May, could my body still just be adjusting? Or are my breasts increasing in size (so far only maybe a half a cup) because I'm only 21? ...Or, should I be concerned that the pregnancy tests have been wrong and see a gynocologist? If the issue is that I am pregnant, I would be nine weeks into it by now and just took the fourth test last week, which is why I don't think that's the case. I am rather curious about the situation and would appreciate any information/insight. Thank you VERY much! Next message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: HYSTERECTOMY: HIV and Fibroids" Previous message: Pat Sonnenstuhl: "Re: HYSTERECTOMY: HIV and Fibroids"

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