Minastrin - Bleeding

[GeneBean9082]

Hi! I just started Minastrin about three weeks ago. I was off of birth control for several months and the doctor at the women's clinic I visited suggested this birth control. Since it has been so long, I did miss a pill in the second week, but as soon as I noticed I took it. I don't know if that's the cause of bleeding, but for the last five days I've had some significant "breakthrough" bleeding. I know that there are many terrible reviews for this form of BC, but I feel like that's mainly because when someone has a negative experience they are much more likely to post it than for a positive experience.

I've never had breakthrough bleeding from BC before. I was wondering if there are any other women taking this medication or any health professionals that could tell me how common this is and how long it might last. It's very frustrating for me. I suppose I need to wait longer before making any decisions, but as I said I have never had non-period bleeding before and I was on birth control for six years on and off.

The bleeding I am experiencing is the usual color and consistency of a normal period.

Thank you!

[GeneBean9082]

Thank you! I have just never had this happen. I was curious if anyone knew how much was too much or how long was too long.

[Chima7]

Breakthrough bleeding/spotting is the most common side effect of any pill and it happens to everyone eventually, sooner or later, while they're on the pill. I agree it's annoying as hell but there's not much you can do about it. Sometimes people switch to a different pill and that helps resolve it. Others just ride out out until it stops. That's what I always did when I used to be on the pill. I just waited it out because it didn't last that long.

Sorry I don't have better news for you but just know that what you're experiencing is literally the most common thing ever and while not at all concerning, just extremely annoying when it happens.