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Q: Light Period After Stopping Bcp

asked by: mod on August 20th, 2004

New User

Hi all..I started my last period on july 14...And decided to try a month off the pill..Bad idea. I had unprotected anal sex of the 24th of july (slight chance)...But all other sex has been with a condom. So with a 28 day cycle I should have started again on august11th..But on the 16th started...Have been having constant but very light bleeding. Took a hpt on the 15th and on the 19 of august...Both negative. I'm going to start my pills again..Should I start this sunday. Was my period light because its my first month off pills in 2 yrs? My drs on vacation...Please let me know what yuou think?

Replies(4)

linuxChique

replied on August 20th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Starting, stopping, or switching bcp's very often messes up your period and causes pregnancy-like symptoms. I can't tell you when to start your pills, but I can say that your irregular period was most likely caused by your change in bc.

NYGUY

replied on August 20th, 2004

New User

Quote:

i had unprotected anal sex of the 24th of july (slight chance)...But all other sex has been with a condom.

did I miss the memo stating that there was a slight chance of getting pregnant from anal sex? I think you may be missinformed... Or I completely don't understand what you were trying to say. Question

2ferano

replied on August 22nd, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Ah yah,

oh wait that is right......We went through this on another post. No you cannot get pregant through your arse, but if the cum drips down into your vaginal area there is a slight chance of conception. But for a minute there I was like, "what?"

PattyV

replied on August 22nd, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Your period can be light just getting off the pill or it can be a real gusher.Everyone's different.It will take your body awhile to adapt to the change.You might get your period ahead of schedule or not at all.That's why you need to be religious about using birth control now.Call your doc's office.I'm sure that there is another doc covering for her/him while on vacation.Best of luck to you.Patty

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