Im switching contraceptive pills and really need some advice?!


Question: Im switching contraceptive pills and really need some advice.?
ok so i was on dianette for over a year, finished that and had my 7 day break last week, including my period. on friday started on yasmin, took it for 2 days but gave me abdominal pain so stopped. went to docs yesturday and been given logynon. thought i would start it on the 1st day of my next period.

but

just been to the toilet and when i wiped, there was some period blood on the tissue.
so i am unsure whether this is my period.? it looks the same but i had my period last wk so surely there wouldnt be anything to 'period' now so soon.? or do i class this as my next period and start the new pills 2day i am not sure.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
This is not your period, it is breakthrough bleeding. Your body is confused because you have switched pills, and are now off of pills. You should give yourself at least a month to get your body back to equilibrium--never ever start a new pack when you are in the middle of what would have been the old pack.Health Question & Answer

I can't believe any doctor was rash enough to change your pill again after only 2 pills of your new one. The likelihood is that your pain, which if I remember from an earlier question, occurred on the first day of your new pill, was unrelated to your pill change.

If you have missed a pill again, by stopping your pill altogether this will cause another withdrawal bleed. also changing pill can have a similar effect. This is why GOOD doctors when changing pills recommend that the 7 day gap is missed at the pill change over to provide a seamless change. If this had been done in the first place you might not be in the confusing position you are now.

Again since the 2 pills used were Dianette, which many doctors have abandoned long ago due to its relatively high clot risk, and Yasmin, I assume that you have an acne issue. Only Dianette and Yasmin are felt to specifically improve this, rather than Logynon, which has no track record for acne management.Health Question & Answer

GP for more years than I care to rememberHealth Question & Answer

I agree with Dr Frank, I can't believe they switched you to a third variety of pill after just 2 days. The pill probably didn't cause your stomach ache.

And yes, the bleeding is normal - I switched from the combined to mini pill when I was 3 days into a new pack of combined (couldn't get to the clinic sooner) and even though I had JUST had a withdrawal bleed the week before, I had another one straight after.

Try not to worry. And do persevere with your new pill for at least 3 months before you try another variety - your body will be getting a bit confused!Health Question & Answer



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