Mixed up cycle -- Should I be worried?

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Registered: 07-28-2004
Mixed up cycle -- Should I be worried?
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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 10:53am
Many months ago, I started having break through bleeding on the second week of my pill pack. this last for a couple of months and I went to my dr. He prescribed a new pill for me, advised me I was in good health otherwise, and that hopefully the new prescription would work. It did... for the first couple months. Then I started having break through bleeding again on the second week of my pill pack and a regular pill during the inactive week. I called my doctor and he prescribed a stronger dosage of bc pills for me but they aren't going to start until this coming Sunday.

This month, I spotted on teh second week of my pill pack. This is the week for the inactive pills. I bleed Saturday (a day early), Sunday, Monday and half a day tuesday. now I have stopped. I know that my new pills start Sunday and I am very hopeful that they will fix everything.

My question is this... Should I worry that I am pregnant since I didn't seem to complete a full menstrual cycle this week? I have not had any other symptoms (no sickness, no weight gain or loss, not extra tired). I had break through bleeding and a regular period last month. I have not missed any pills or even taken any pills later in the day than normal. I just don't know what to think.

Any suggestions?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 11:16am
Hi starfire01, welcome!

If you have been taking your pills correctly and haven't been taking medicines or supplements that might reduce the effectiveness of your pills than you should be quite safe. Shorter lighter periods are typical on hormonal contraceptives (though perhaps not for you) and bleeding is not usually a sign of pregnancy. If you are concerned you can always test to see where you are. I hope your new pill will control your irregular bleeding. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2004
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 11:37am
no, I do not take any other meds other than my bc pills.

thank you so much! I hope things work out this next month! lol