mid-cycle bleeding

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Registered: 12-31-1969
mid-cycle bleeding
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Sat, 11-01-2003 - 4:19pm
Really in need of some help!

I have been on the pill for 10 yrs and have been experiencing mid-cycle bleeding for the last 3 years. The bleeding is irregular, bright red and can occur after sex, when straining to go to the toilet and sometimes for no reason at all!!

Doctor has performed an internal, smear test (pap for you in the US??) and taken swabs for any sign of STDs - no problems with any of these but did bleed quite heavily after the smear test. Also changed brand of pill a few times.

Starting to get really worried and concerned that some underlying problem, also just getting fed up with it and finding it inconvenient.

Any advice/opinions would be appreciated.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2003
In reply to:
Mon, 11-03-2003 - 10:59am
Welcome!

Hmmm, that's a tough one. I know that break through bleeding can occur while on the pill and it's usually solved by switching brands. Since you've done that, I'm not sure what to tell you.

Have you posted this on the Birth Control Board? The women there are usually very helpful and knowledgeable. Have you thought about stopping the pill? Maybe trying the patch or ring?

Here's the link:

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhcontracept

I hope you get this resolved soon! I can imagine how annoying this is for you!

Kristin

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