Birth Control-Missed period Posted: 03-18-08 20:04pm
I had a miscarriage in January, and after
that I started my first period since then.
On the very first day of my period, I took
my birth control as instructed, but I
stopped taking it after 1 week because I
constantly threw up from it. About 4 days
after that, I started bleeding pretty
light for about 3-5 days. (Even though
this has never happened with other BC I've
stopped taking) I was due for my period to
start on Friday, and it's now almost
Wednesday. I have been having cramps for
an entire week, but no period. I am
confused about the whole situation. Have I
missed my period from spotting/bleeding
early on? Or because I stopped taking the
pill? I was only on it for a week, so I
don't know if that's long enough to even
have an effect. Thanks for all your help!
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PenguinsRus
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Posted: 03-19-08 10:37am
Bleeding lightly for 3-5 days after
stopping birth control early is completely
normal. That is just withdrawal bleeding.
Your period is most likely just late due
to all of the irregularities lately (the
miscarriage, the pill starting and
stopping, etc).
Have you been having unprotected sex? If
so, you might be pregnant. If not, I
wouldn't worry about it too much. Your
period will start to regulate itself again
soon.
