humm? simple question.

[tinydancer112]

So I don't start my plecebo (sp?) pills til sunday and i'm having breakthrough bleeding. Should I be worried?  I haven't missed any pills. I also have been very stressed this past week. My guess is the stress...what do you think?

[girl522]

Have you been taking these pills for awhile or have you started them recently?  If you have been taking them for 3 months or less than it should be fine.  I know when I started the nuva ring, I had breakthrough bleeding the first month and then none after that.  If you are concerned call your doctors office.

[JJety]

If you're sure you don't have any STD's, then the breakthrough bleeding is probably from the stress.  

Also, it could be a sign that your pill isn't strong enough for you anymore and you may need to change prescriptions.  However, wait a few more months to see if starts happening consistently before worrying about that too much.

Good luck!

[glad2bamom]

yes..I agree with JJ.  Even though a certain pill works well for you, a woman's body changes, and so do her hormones.  Before my son was born, I was on Alesse.  After he was born, I went back on the same pill and it totally freaked me out.
It could just be that your body is changing and you need a different pill.

[tinydancer112]

thanks for your help. I have been on this pill (ortho tri cyclin) for a year this  next month. i might try nuva ring....how is it for everyone?

[tinydancer112]

oh yeah....std free! so it's not that.