Breaktrough Bleeding on Alesse
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Breaktrough Bleeding on Alesse
| Tue, 04-13-2004 - 11:12pm |
I started Alesse(this is my first month) on 28th of March, on the 6th of April I started bleeding(10 days after starting Alesse). I am still bleeding to this day which will be the 8th day I am bleeding. It's not getting lighter, but in fact, it might even be getting heavier(it alternates).
I called my GYN and asked her if it's normal to bleed for so long and she told me that I could bleed for months for all she knows. What the? Is that true? I mean, when they say breakthrough bleeding, they mean bleeding or spotting for no longer than 7 days(I consider it normal because I had a breakthrough bleeding before on OrthoTriCyclen), but months? Isn't it abnormal?
I was on the ring before that and had no problem with spotting...
Is my doctor right? Or should I call her and verify about that?
Thank you all in advance!
I called my GYN and asked her if it's normal to bleed for so long and she told me that I could bleed for months for all she knows. What the? Is that true? I mean, when they say breakthrough bleeding, they mean bleeding or spotting for no longer than 7 days(I consider it normal because I had a breakthrough bleeding before on OrthoTriCyclen), but months? Isn't it abnormal?
I was on the ring before that and had no problem with spotting...
Is my doctor right? Or should I call her and verify about that?
Thank you all in advance!

It usually takes 3 or 4 cycles on a new pill for your body to adjust to the hormones. Hopefully any side effects will become less pronounced and then disappear in that time. But, if the mix of hormones isn’t right for you, then maybe not. It’s a pretty individual thing so no one can say for sure. Three cycles is considered enough time to give a new pill a good try before asking for a pill change.
Good luck
Jill
I was on NUVA ring before that and I had NO problems except for the discharge... I also am not taking Alesse at the same time every day(I just forget!)... Maybe that's another reason I am bleeding...
Thank you for your reply!
Not taking your pill at the same time each day can absolutely cause irreg. bleeding in some women. This board considers +/-2 hours of your regular pill time to be ‘on time.’ If you have been further off than that you might want to set a watch alarm or a reminder on your cell phone or computer to alert you to your pill time. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?
Good luck
Jill
Hugs,
Jill