I just want to make sure I didn't
completely screw myself over.
I started on Yasmine 2 weeks ago, after
going to a walk-in clinic doctor. It was a
Day 1 start, but the problem is I haven't
really stopped bleeding. after about 6
days, my cycle slowed to a light flow, and
I did have unprotected sex.
The doctor said I was protected reasonably
quickly with a Day 1 start. Anyways, I'm
not getting any significant side effects
other than a medium to light flow (going
on day 14 today). Should I keep taking Yaz
and hope it will just sort itself out? Am
I pregnant and going through implantation
bleeding?
Any response would be helpful. Thanks
|
Georgia59
Supporter
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 5557 Location: Along the Mississippi, USA
Thanks: 90
Thanked:32
Posted: 01-16-08 15:54pm
If you were still having your period (even
if it was a longer period) you couldn't
have ovulated already, and the pill will
keep you from ovulating in the future. No
egg = no baby.
With a day 1 start, you are protected
IMMEDIATELY for this reason. So, you're
fine. Implantation bleeding is really
really rare. The continuing bleeding is
probably due to the pill more than
anything else, this happens with some
women. You might want to contact your doc
if it continues (just because you want to
make sure you're not losing too much
blood) but it might take up to three
months for your body to adjust.
Bleeding is not a sign that the pill isn't
working, it's just an icky side effect
that some women experience. Hopefully, it
clears up soon!
|
inbetweenlines
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 01-18-08 09:30am
yeah that's what i figured. The doc
thought I was having a miscarriage, but
I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant. It's
still bleeding, starting on day 16. It's a
huge burden, and it's varying between
light and heavy flow with back aches and
cramps. In a few days if it hasn't stopped
I'll find an OBGYN and see if they can
give me another brand or something. So
far, Yaz sucks.
Thanks for the reassurance!
|
Carifairy
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 2610 Location: Charlotte n.c.
Thanks: 12
Thanked:0
Posted: 01-18-08 09:50am
ALL Birth control pills can do that while
you adjust!
It takes 1-2 months for your body to
adjust.
OBGYN are BEST when it comes to birth
control, regular doctors do not know as
much.
|
gingerelizabeth
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 79
Posted: 01-18-08 10:19am
Yasmine really messed up my period. and it
made me bleed for 3 weeks atleast extra.
needless to say im no longer on that pill
after all the negative side effects
goodluck
|
Georgia59
Supporter
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 5557 Location: Along the Mississippi, USA
Thanks: 90
Thanked:32
Posted: 01-18-08 12:06pm
inbetweenlines
wrote:
The doc thought I was having
a miscarriage, but I'm pretty sure I'm not
pregnant. It's still bleeding, starting on
day 16.
Lol- I wouldn't go back to that doctor!
Even if you were pregnant before you
started the pill, it wouldn't cause a
miscarriage. The pill either prevents a
pregnancy or does nothing- it wouldn't
cause a miscarriage/abortion/whatever.
I would see an OB though- you shouldn't be
bleeding that much, you'll get anemic or
something.
