Hello everyone, this is my first time posting and Im looking forward to being part of this community! I come with a question about pills and bleeding, which I would love some reassurance about. I shall cut it - nothing really gross but I feel better that way =3
Ok, so I have been on the pill for about 10 years now, microgynon (I think thats how its spelled) Im not sure if its the same name in the US - Im in the UK. Basically, you take it for 3 weeks then have a week off.
Last time and this time (now) I was on a pill free week, I've been having the smallest amount of blood and pretty bad cramps. Now, normally (and for just about my whole 10 years taking the pill) I start bleeding on thursday which I can almost guess to the hour with not so much pain. Its Tuesday today and my pain is kinda bad, I feel very much like I am on and there is the smallest amount of blood. Also, I have slightly brown discharge, just because of the blood I assume.
I know I am probably being over worried but in 10 years, this has only happened twice, both in the last 2 cycles. I wasnt sure if I should mention it to the Dr or not. Could this be because of anything? I have been with my boyfriend 10 years, we have no STI's and we havent been with anyone else for the whole time we have been together. I am under extreme stress recently, very serious stuff so I thought maybe it could be to do with that?
Anyway, sorry if Im just being weird and thanks for reading. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Ok, so I have been on the pill for about 10 years now, microgynon (I think thats how its spelled) Im not sure if its the same name in the US - Im in the UK. Basically, you take it for 3 weeks then have a week off.
Last time and this time (now) I was on a pill free week, I've been having the smallest amount of blood and pretty bad cramps. Now, normally (and for just about my whole 10 years taking the pill) I start bleeding on thursday which I can almost guess to the hour with not so much pain. Its Tuesday today and my pain is kinda bad, I feel very much like I am on and there is the smallest amount of blood. Also, I have slightly brown discharge, just because of the blood I assume.
I know I am probably being over worried but in 10 years, this has only happened twice, both in the last 2 cycles. I wasnt sure if I should mention it to the Dr or not. Could this be because of anything? I have been with my boyfriend 10 years, we have no STI's and we havent been with anyone else for the whole time we have been together. I am under extreme stress recently, very serious stuff so I thought maybe it could be to do with that?
Anyway, sorry if Im just being weird and thanks for reading. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Just FYI, I totally and completely understand using a cut. For some reason, posts with more info outside the cut tend to get more answers...just something to consider. :)
And I never thought about a cut making a difference, though it makes sense I guess. TY for the info!
My first two thoughts were that it could be stress or it could just be your body changing. Ten years is a pretty long time to have such consistent results. You could certainly ask a doctor if you'd like to (and especially if you have an appointment already). Personally, I probably wouldn't make an appointment because of what you've described, but that's just my take.
Additionally, as someone else mentioned, you're more likely to get replies if you give more information from the get-go. A more descriptive title ("Changes in cycle after 10 years on HBC" or something) may help as well.
I need to familiarize myself with the terms and abbreviations on here; I was worried about getting them wrong ^^; I will do so in future, thank you!!
Sorry, I'm overly used to that now. I should be the one adjusting, not you!