Re: Breakthrough Bleeding & new questions
From: Lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 11:16:43 -0500 (CDT)
I read somewhere if you want to switch your pill time you need to do so
when you start a new pack and then use a backup method for 7 days. Is
that true?
Also, I hate to say it but I paniced and ended up taking two active
pills last night! I didnt realize I did that till this morning.. Will
that affect my period next week?
The bleeding has stopped for now, should I call my dr?
Thanks again
At Thu, 10 Apr 2003, Jane wrote:
>
>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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