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I’m taking birth control to stop my period but I’m still slightly bleeding even though I’m not stopping the pill, is this normal or should I talk with my doctor?
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Anonymous 9w

Sounds like breakthrough bleeding. It’s a common side effect of birth control, especially with continuous use. It’s not dangerous, but if you’re fully adjusted (3-6 months of use) and it’s still happening, you can let your doctor know that it’s not working how you’d like and they can switch your dose.

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Anonymous 9w

I think it would be okay to mention, but sometimes that’s what happens when it’s adjusting. I got an iud and it was the same way for me. Bleeding on and off and then one day it just stopped

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Anonymous 9w

it's normal spotting when ur skipping the placebo weeks often. i'd stop taking ur active pills and give urself a week of ur period then go back to the active pills again

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Anonymous 9w

i think i would mention it, i usually get spotting and stuff with mine but mines a lot lighter being on it

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Anonymous replying to -> birthcontrolfairy 9w

Username on point

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