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I have been on the same birth control for several years and am good about taking my pills daily. however I am experiencing light breakthrough bleeding and am nervous that It may be a sign of pregnancy. my cycle is supposed to start in a little more than a week., so the bleeding really shocked me and has me terrified of the pregnancy that I have been avoiding.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for sharing your concern with us.
Generally, some women experience breakthrough bleeding during the first few months of starting birth control pills. It occurs as the body adjusts to different hormone levels.
Additionally, you are more likely to have breakthrough bleeding if you miss a pill, take certain medications that interfere with the pill, or have vomiting or diarrhea that may interfere with the absorption of the pill.
If breakthrough bleeding does not subside, becomes very heavy or lasts for more than seven days in a row, contact your gynecologist.
Regards,
November 5, 2014 - 9:21amMaryann
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