Yasmin/Still having period
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Yasmin/Still having period
| Tue, 03-16-2004 - 3:05pm |
I've been taking Yasmin for about 3 months now. I took it for 2 mths w/ out stopping and noticed I would bleed sometimes during or after sex. I went off of it for a few days, bled, then took it again. I also noticed that sometimes when I had sex, I would start bleeding (but not everytime). I then took it again for 3 wks, and stopped on the 4th week. I also got the fever and took antibiotics around the 4th day of sugar pills and took the antibiotics for about 2 days. I waited I think one or two days then started my bc pills again on a Monday. On Friday I had sex, but was okay. Sat. I bled during sex. Sunday I did not bleed, but then started to bleed heavily about 3 hrs. after sex. It's now Tuesday and I am still bleeding as if I have a normal period, yet I am still taking bc pills!! What is going on??? Is this a bad sign and does it signify I am pregnant?? Sorry for the long message, but I really hope someone can help.

If I were you I'd tell my doc what's going on. It may be that Yasmin isn't quite the right mix of hormones for you. If you were not consistent in taking your pill on time that might explain some of the spotting. Had you changed anything in your diet or supplements you are taking, going low-carb or taking 1000 mg or more of vitamin C, about the time you began bleeding heavily? Both of those can trigger irregular bleeding. Any time you are taking antibiotics you should be using back-up during the time you are taking your med. and for at least a week after you finish your last dose.
Good luck
Jill
I don't know about anybody else, but I'm having a tough time figuring out what schedule you're on!
As an update, I've still been bleeding (plus taking bc pills) and it's been 6 days now!!! Does this mean I am pregnant or that I've miscarried? I'm really scared now and not sure what is going on! I've never missed a day of taking bc pills, but I've been off by 1-2 hrs!
I'd still call your doctor for a professional opinion.
On that note, does anyone know anything about the new pill that you can take for four months before having a period? I have heard there is such a thing, but I don't know the name. Does anyone out there know the name and have any luck with this?
You are thinking of Seasonale which is an 84/7 regimen pack. The 21/7 regimen pill Nordette has the same formulation of estrogen and progestin as Seasonale. See the Seasonale site at http://www.seasonale.com/ and an article about extended OC regimens http://www.contraceptiononline.org/contrareport/article01.cfm?art=239 There are a few members who are Seasonale users. You can search for their posts by typing Seasonale in the search box at the top of the screen.
Good luck
Jill