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Possible period despite no missed pills?

By Anonymous May 2, 2010 - 8:24am
 
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I started the Pill 2 and a half years ago due to unbearable periods, and since it did not help them at all was advised to take the packs back-to-back. I have not had a cycle since September 2007.
My usual symptoms were moderate cramping at the two-week interval and two days before my period, with severe cramps for the first two days which then reduced. I also suffered from extreme mood swings around my period. My cycles were regular at 25-28 days and light. I have been loosely diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Currently I am taking important exams and I'm very stressed. I've noticed things haven't seemed right recently; 2 weeks ago I had cramps for one day and a tiny spot of blood, but I had been very unwell with vomiting and diarrhoea for five days in the previous week, so presumed it was down to that. However on Wednesday and Thursday of this week I had cramps, and on Thursday I thought I noticed a tiny brown smudge. Yesterday I found myself feeling extremely emotional, the pains started up again and sure enough, another tiny smudge. I'm in a little pain today (Sunday) and think there was a spot of blood this morning although nothing since. I also suffer from pain during intercourse which had improved, but for the past week it has become much worse.
I haven't missed any pills but I wonder if I might be on my period and if this could all be related to my current stress level? Also, does it affect the contraceptive protection of my Pill?
Thank you

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Anonymous

Hi,
I haven't been to the doctor as it's a new occurrence, just interested to know if anyone has had the same experience - I suspect it to be stress related given that I've had the mood swings and the cramps rather than just bleeding. Several doctors have agreed that taking back-to-back like this is perfectly acceptable and I can continue with no risk to my health or fertility until I decide I want a child, although I am aware that it's not common.

May 2, 2010 - 11:37am

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Alison Beaver
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Did your doctors mention that you could try a different brand/type of birth control pill? If you are having negative side effects with taking the pill back-to-back, there are pills that are designed (with different levels of hormones) to take for extended lengths of time. Just a suggestion that may help??

May 2, 2010 - 1:50pm

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Thank you for your question. When women are taking the Pill constantly without any breaks to have your period, this is known to cause spotting. Using the pills on a regular basis without any periods is uncommon, especially after two years. I have heard physicians requesting to miss 3 months in a row but not two years. Have you consulted your physician about the side effects that you are having?

May 2, 2010 - 9:39am

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