Should I keep taking the pill during breakthrough bleeding?

Should I keep taking the pill during breakthrough bleeding?

Breakthrough bleeding isn’t a sign that your birth control isn’t working. Be sure to keep taking your birth control — even if you experience bleeding — to lower your risk of unplanned pregnancy. If breakthrough bleeding becomes heavy or lasts more than seven days in a row, contact your doctor.

Should I take my birth control if I’m still on my period?

So there’s no need to wait for the first day of your period to start taking your birth control pills — you can start whenever you like! At the longest, you’ll only have to wait 7 days for the pills to start working.

Is it normal to bleed during active birth control pills?

This is not abnormal. Breakthrough bleeding (anything from light brown discharge up to bleeding like your regular period) is the most common side effect for women beginning birth control. Just continue using your birth control as normal and give your body time to adjust to the birth control you are using.

Why am I getting my period while on the pill?

Your period on the pill is technically called withdrawal bleeding, referring to the withdrawal of hormones in your pill, and in your body. The drop in hormone levels causes the lining of your uterus (the endometrium) to shed (1). This bleeding may be slightly different than the period you had before taking the pill.

Will breakthrough bleeding stop on its own?

While breakthrough bleeding may be normal and go away on its own over time, you should call your doctor if you’re also experiencing: abdominal pain.

Is prolonged bleeding normal after starting birth control?

A: Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of birth control pills. It is especially common during the first three months as your body adjusts to the hormones in the medication. However, other things (like sexually transmitted infections) can cause prolonged bleeding too.