Period in middle of Seasonale?

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Registered: 11-02-2003
Period in middle of Seasonale?
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Wed, 07-21-2004 - 10:03am
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my second pack of Seasonale (week #7) and have started a light period already. Last month, I only had light spotting towards the end of the pack, but this is much heavier. So 2 questions:

1) Has anyone ever and BTB that actually STOPPED before a scheduled period, or will it just keep on going until I get my period?

2) Is it possible to skip a week in the middle of the pack, have a period, and then continue right where I left off in the middle of week 7?

Thanks so much ladies!!

-Erin

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Wed, 07-21-2004 - 4:37pm
When I started on seasonale my doctor warned me that many women have bleeding when they would normally be expecting a period. I would expect that since this is more than just spotting and it's mid-pack you're probably going to have it for a few days. If it lasts longer than 7 call your doctor's office.

as for stopping mid-pack, it's totally doable, but it might not be the best course of action. there's a chance your doctor will suggest you take a week off for a genuine bleed, but i'd wait until the bleeding has gone on more than 7 days and the doctor's office OKs it.

I, too, had late-cycle bleeding on my first pack of seasonale. I spotted pretty continuously for the last 3 weeks of active pills. it was never enough to warrant a tampon or even a pad, but was a little annoying anyway. I'm hoping it's gone or at least lessened the next time around.