Hi,
I can see why that would cause you some concern, but I'm happy to hear that you did not miss any more pills.
The reason for you having a "period" during the 2nd week of pills, after missing 2 in a row, is that your body was experiencing "withdrawal bleeding" from the absence of hormones. Women who take hormonal contraception actually do not have a period...when they bleed during the week of inactive pills, it is actually "withdrawal bleeding" that they are experiencing (everyone calls it a "period" because it's easier to understand). So, you did not cause any harm in your body; you can have withdrawal bleeding early and it's OK.
I want to double-check to make sure that you have not had sex since you've missed the 2 pills? Anytime you miss two pills, it is important to use a back-up method of birth control (condom) for the next 7 days.
If you did not have sex since you've missed the 2 pills, then your cycle may just be off this month. If you DID have sex without a condom since you've missed the 2 pills, you may want to take a home pregnancy test just to be sure that your lack of bleeding during week 4 does not indicate a pregnancy.
Continue to take your pills on a regular basis, and your cycle should be back to its normal with your next cycle. Please know, that you can also call your doctor's office and talk with a nurse about your situation, as they are very helpful if you are still concerned.
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Hi,
I can see why that would cause you some concern, but I'm happy to hear that you did not miss any more pills.
The reason for you having a "period" during the 2nd week of pills, after missing 2 in a row, is that your body was experiencing "withdrawal bleeding" from the absence of hormones. Women who take hormonal contraception actually do not have a period...when they bleed during the week of inactive pills, it is actually "withdrawal bleeding" that they are experiencing (everyone calls it a "period" because it's easier to understand). So, you did not cause any harm in your body; you can have withdrawal bleeding early and it's OK.
I want to double-check to make sure that you have not had sex since you've missed the 2 pills? Anytime you miss two pills, it is important to use a back-up method of birth control (condom) for the next 7 days.
If you did not have sex since you've missed the 2 pills, then your cycle may just be off this month. If you DID have sex without a condom since you've missed the 2 pills, you may want to take a home pregnancy test just to be sure that your lack of bleeding during week 4 does not indicate a pregnancy.
Continue to take your pills on a regular basis, and your cycle should be back to its normal with your next cycle. Please know, that you can also call your doctor's office and talk with a nurse about your situation, as they are very helpful if you are still concerned.
March 9, 2010 - 2:21pmThis Comment
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