Birth Control and BTB?

mariesmith27 · Unread post by **mariesmith27** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:20 am

Allese 28...BTB...Questions.?
I'm just a bit confused. Ive been on Allese 28 for 9 months now. This most recent pack, I had to take the first pill on a Monday because the pharmacy closed early on the Sunday. Ive had to do this before and was fine a couple months ago. No break through bleeding at all. After I started this new pack 7 full days in and a couple hours into my 8th pill, my boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and then sex again two hours later without. We used the withdrawal method. Now about a week after and a week before my period whilst still on my active pills, brown discharge like old blood started coming out. It lasted about 6-7 days. Yesterday I noticed some bright red blood mixed with thee brownish color. There was enough to wear a tampon but it was still light . I'm done with my active pills as of two days ago... but no period yet. Ive taken two negative hpt. Was that bleeding my period ? I should add ive been overwhelmed with stress this month
Please any insight. Thanks

Unread post by **Heather** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:36 am

Spotting or breakthrough bleeding is one of the most common side effects of the pill, so even if it hasn't happened before, it isn't unusual.

But since you are sometimes having sex without condoms, I'd also want to be sure this isn't about infections. Are you and your partner both current with your STI screenings?

mariesmith27 · Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:14 am

We are both up to date with tests yes. This is actually the first time we have not used a condom.

mariesmith27 · Unread post by **mariesmith27** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:48 am

Todays the day for my withdrawal bleed.. well between today and tomorrow. And nothing. I'm freaking out. I'm wondering if those 7 days of light bleeding was any indication that I'm not pregnant combined with the negative hpts. I cannot find a piece of mind. I have a doctors appointment on Monday. I just cannot stop stressing. I'm really scared.

Unread post by **Sam W** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:58 am

So, you've done the sound thing and taken two pregnancy tests. Assuming you took them according to the directions, you can trust the results. I'm going to give you two pieces to read that I think might help you right about now:
The Pregnancy Panic Companion
Self-Care a La Carte

mariesmith27 · Tue Jun 23, 2015 10:14 am

I may test again in the morning just for a piece of mind. I just wish I myself could explain the bleeding then lack there of.. but thank you for those articles.

Unread post by **Sam W** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 10:24 am

You're welcome

If you think it would help, you can also take some time to think about whether or not there's something driving this pregnancy anxiety (e.g beliefs or worries that are making it hard to accept the results of the test). Sometimes, if we can work out what's behind an anxiety, it can make that feeling easier to manage.

mariesmith27 · Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:11 am

is it possible that I can skip a period for this whole month? I know that I experience breakthrough bleeding but does that mean that I could skip a period for this month?

mariesmith27 · Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:12 am

I guess I'm angry at myself because I know I'm more responsible and I feel like I made a poor decision I think that's where the anxiety comes from.

Unread post by **Sam W** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:17 am

Periods can be irregular, even when you're on birth control. And, it's possible that the bleeding you thought was breakthrough bleeding was your withdrawl bleed coming early.

When you say you feel more responsible for a poor decision, could you explain a little more what that means?

mariesmith27 · Unread post by **mariesmith27** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:00 pm

I mean even being on the pill I know I'm not ready to have a baby. And I know there are measures to take that ensure that doesnt happen and I went agAinst that in the heat of the moment by having sex without a condom regardless of if I use the pill. Maybe my guilt is fueling my anxiety.

Unread post by **Sam W** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:03 pm

Okay, so if you feel that the guilt over your choice is what's driving this, there's a few things to consider. One is that you made what you feel to be a mistake, so instead of beating yourself up over that, focus instead on a plan for how you will avoid making that same choice in the future. Then, focus on the fact that you're doing what you can now (pregnancy tests, doctors appointments) to check the consequences of your choice, which is a sound course of action.

Beyond that, I would say do some self-care and take yourself away from spaces that discuss pregnancy for a day or two. That can help break the anxiety brain cycle.

mariesmith27 · Unread post by **mariesmith27** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:08 pm

Yes. Reading on the internet is never helpful for me. I get more anxiety doing that. My boyfriend is a little nervous too and I feel bad for that. Weve both agreed condoms from now on. Hes been supportive but it is awkward for me. Thanks for the support. I'll update a little later into the week.

mariesmith27 · Unread post by **mariesmith27** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 5:55 pm

Well.. to all reading and may be going through the same thing...

Got my period. I realize now what responsibility I must always take to ensure no stress. Thanks to this cite and thread !

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