YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2003: Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

From: Jane (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 03:28:31 -0500 (CDT)

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The efficacy of the combined oral contraceptive pill is comprimised if it is taken more than 12 hours late - so bear this in mind if you decide to start taking them later. As for breakthrough bleeding - this does occur within the first few cycles of taking the pill, and should reduce with time. Your new pill contains the same progestogen as before but at a higher dose, which could account for why you are only now experiencing breakthrough bleeding. If the bleeding does not got any better - go back and see your doctor, sho may consider changing your pill to one containing a newer progestogen, which will have fewer side effects.

At Thu, 10 Apr 2003, Lauren wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I have been on the birth control pill for about 3 or 4 years now. I was
>switched about 6 months ago to Ovcon 35. I haven't had any problems on
>the pill since I started, I was on Loestrin 1/20 before Ovcon.
>
>On Sunday I started having breakthrough bleeding. I don't know what's
>wrong. I take my pill on time every day, around 10p or 11p. I have
>never missed a pill or taken one later than 11:30.
>
>I am on the last row of active pills.
>
>I have been having light bleeding and spotting since Sunday April 6th.
>It started right after I had sex with my boyfriend. I am scared and
>don't know whats wrong.
>
>I have recently been switched to midnight shift at my job, and my sleep
>schedule has been pretty messed up. I was almost done with a 5 night
>strech when this started, could this be a factor? Should I take my pill
>at a different time since I am working midnight shift now?
>
>Thanks for your help

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