Withdrawl bleed question
Withdrawl bleed question
Hello! So I am on BC pills and am very good about taking them, and have been on them for about 2 years. This month my withdrawl bleed is a little lighter than normal, and mostly a dark brown color. It came on time but lasted only about 3 days instead of my normal 5. I took a pregnancy test about 2 weeks ago and it was negative. Any reason to worry about anything?
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Re: Withdrawl bleed question
Not likely.
With our without a hormonal method like the pill, through a lifetime, there is going to be a good deal of variation with periods or withdrawal bleeds, some just for a cycle or so, others that are more a long-term change or shift from what you were used to before.
But if you're all up-to-date with your basic sexual healthcare like a yearly GYN exam and STI screening, no need for concern. If you're not, that's basic preventative healthcare to keep current with no matter what, even when you've no concerns.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
With our without a hormonal method like the pill, through a lifetime, there is going to be a good deal of variation with periods or withdrawal bleeds, some just for a cycle or so, others that are more a long-term change or shift from what you were used to before.
But if you're all up-to-date with your basic sexual healthcare like a yearly GYN exam and STI screening, no need for concern. If you're not, that's basic preventative healthcare to keep current with no matter what, even when you've no concerns.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Re: Withdrawl bleed question
Okay! That definitely makes sense. And yes, I am up to date on my sexual health care! Thanks ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- scarleteen founder & director
- Posts: 9566
- Joined: Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:43 am
- Age: 54
- Awesomeness Quotient: I have been a sex educator for over 25 years!
- Primary language: english
- Pronouns: they/them
- Sexual identity: queery-queer-queer
- Location: Chicago
Re: Withdrawl bleed question
Awesome! You're welcome. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
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