Is this a normal period on birth control?
-
- not a newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:24 pm
- Age: 27
- Location: cleveland
Is this a normal period on birth control?
Hello everyone!
So I've been taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 since August now. I've never missed a pill, and the most I've ever been late by is an hour or two, and that doesn't happen frequently. I always have sex with a condom, even though I have the added protection of the pill.
My periods on the pill are typically about four days of medium-heavy bleeding, but this month, I only bled for two days! I had the usual cramping, headache, and amount of blood; it wasn't spotting or anything like that.
Is it normal for my period to last only two days on the pill, if the bleeding is fairly heavy?
Thank you!!
So I've been taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 since August now. I've never missed a pill, and the most I've ever been late by is an hour or two, and that doesn't happen frequently. I always have sex with a condom, even though I have the added protection of the pill.
My periods on the pill are typically about four days of medium-heavy bleeding, but this month, I only bled for two days! I had the usual cramping, headache, and amount of blood; it wasn't spotting or anything like that.
Is it normal for my period to last only two days on the pill, if the bleeding is fairly heavy?
Thank you!!
-
- previous staff/volunteer
- Posts: 574
- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:40 am
- Primary language: English
- Pronouns: she/her
- Sexual identity: queer
- Location: San Francisco
Re: Is this a normal period on birth control?
Even on the pill, bleeding won't always be regular and you can expect to see some variation from time to time. So, what you describe does not sound like anything to worry about.
"The question is not who will let me, but who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand
-
- not a newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:24 pm
- Age: 27
- Location: cleveland
Re: Is this a normal period on birth control?
Okay, so I shouldn't be concerned about a potential pregnancy? Does having a withdrawal bleed (or bleeding resembling, but not exactly the same as a withdrawal bleed) indicate that I wouldn't be pregnant?
-
- previous staff/volunteer
- Posts: 574
- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:40 am
- Primary language: English
- Pronouns: she/her
- Sexual identity: queer
- Location: San Francisco
Re: Is this a normal period on birth control?
Yes, a withdrawal bleed indicates that you are not pregnant. But if it would make you feel better, you can always double-check with a pregnancy test.
"The question is not who will let me, but who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand
-
- not a newbie
- Posts: 11
- Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:24 pm
- Age: 27
- Location: cleveland
Re: Is this a normal period on birth control?
Thank you so much for your help! I feel much better knowing this is normal
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 3 Replies
- 30403 Views
-
Last post by Sam W
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:09 pm
-
- 3 Replies
- 35733 Views
-
Last post by Nicole
Tue May 30, 2023 4:44 pm
-
- 17 Replies
- 11879 Views
-
Last post by Andy
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:16 pm
-
-
New post Do I actually have to take my birth control at the exact same time every day?
by Jay27 » Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:56 pm » in Sexual Health - 25 Replies
- 133953 Views
-
Last post by Jay27
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:25 pm
-
-
-
New post Overwhelmed by Birth Control Options
by Keely869667 » Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:52 pm » in Ask Us! - 5 Replies
- 2857 Views
-
Last post by Sam W
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:45 am
-