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Withdrawal Bleed Question

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daisydaisydaisy
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Withdrawal Bleed Question

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Hello!
I recently went to my nurse to get more pills, and she told me that if you were pregnant on the pill, you would still get your withdrawal bleed. I had always thought that it was a sign you were most likely not pregnant. She didn't seem very sure of her answer, but I was wondering if she was right or wrong? If you had more than two withdrawal bleeds, is that a sign you aren't pregnant? If someone could just explain how the withdrawal bleed works in terms of pregnancy, that would be great!
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Re: Withdrawal Bleed Question

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Hi daisydaisy,

Yes, she was incorrect, someone who is pregnant will not get their period (or their withdrawl bleed). So, if you're on the pill and have a pregnancy scare, getting a withdrawl bleed will signal that you're not pregnant (although we recommend testing as the best way to get a concrete answer).
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Re: Withdrawal Bleed Question

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Thank you for confirming she is wrong? Can I just ask, if the withdrawal bleed is not a real period, how can it mean you're not pregnant? I'm just really curious as to how it all works!
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Re: Withdrawal Bleed Question

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Hi Daisy,

I think a good place to start is with this article (it actually addresses you initial question, but also discusses the mechanics of the pill):
Three questions about taking the birth control pill (and plenty of answers)
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