Medical Questions > Womens Health > Birth Control Forum

is it normal to miss a period on birth control?

Must Read

Birth control is helpful in preventing pregnancy. Need to know more about birth control? Start here to learn more about popular methods of birth control....

Is it normal that I get mild redness aft...

a cluster of three abnormalities under m...

Littlegirl48

February 24th, 2012

This is my first month on birth control. I have one more pill left to take before starting a new pack, but I still do not have my period. I had a very slight spotting. Almost like a smear, but that was all. However, I've felt like I was getting my period and I've had breakouts, zits, and a noticeably more about of discharge...is it normal to miss a period on birth control? My periods have always been very irregular. I had sex once after being on the pill for about 2.5 weeks, and a condom was used.

Did you find this post helpful?

AnnieChocolate

replied February 24th, 2012

Experienced User

Hi there!
You are perfectly fine! Birth control is horomones, and your body will take a few months to adjust. When you are on the pill you don't have a "period" you have what they call a withdrawl bleed. So, your body is just adjusting to, and getting used to the extra horomones.
Good for you, using a condom. You really should your first month and after that you are protected as long as you follow the guidelines and take one pill around the same time every day.

Did you find this post helpful?

Littlegirl48

replied February 25th, 2012

So...I have nothing to worry about? It just seems weird to me missing a period. I thought birth control was supposed to regulate it. I am generally a very paranoid person though, which is the cause of my worries. Thank you for your help! (:

Did you find this post helpful?

AnnieChocolate

replied February 25th, 2012

Experienced User

I understand your worry. We are all taight missed period = pregnancy. But its normal to have irregular periods when you start the pill. After a few months it will regulate it, and should come like clockwork. If you are really paranoid take a couple home pregnancy tests, but i am sure you are okay.

Did you find this post helpful?


	Tags: missed period, period, Birth Control, discharge, periods, sex, about birth control, birth control pill, irregular periods, irregular period

Saving

Ask a doctor

Featured Experts

Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul
General Medicine, Women's Health

eHealthPedia Articles

Birth control options

Reasons for birth control

Learn About Us

Get Help

Join In

Do More

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made.
This page was last updated on May 22, 2013.
© 2010 eHealthForum.com