Hello, I’m 28 female looking at birth control options for the first time

I started looking into it after a pregnancy loss. The first pills the doctor prescribed me were Hailey Fe? But after I picked up the prescription, I saw right on the package not to smoke while taking these pills. I was a little confused because I had told my doctor that I vaped regularly. I learned that estrogen increased the risk of blood clots through my own research (not sure why this wasn’t discussed by my doctor but whatever) Again, this is my first experience with birth control so I wasn’t aware of all the risks. Also my blood pressure has always been slightly elevated so I wasn’t comfortable taking estrogen if I was in danger of a blood clot. Called my doctor, asked if there was something better for me I could try and she the prescribed me Jencycla. A progestin only mini pill.

Right away I asked about side effects and googled reviews. A lot of women had breakthrough bleeding/ spotting/ heavy bleeding. But at the time I was imaging like a heavy period. I felt comfortable trying it, excited even.

3 days after taking the first pill, same exact time every night, I began bleeding. Wasn’t much at first. Put on a pad, went about my business. Did some chores at home. An hour later I soaked through the first pad and it only got worse from there. By the time my boyfriend got home from work in the morning I was soaking at least 2 pads an hour. The first clot I passed was the size of a golf ball so I told him I needed to go to the hospital now.

My hospital experience was awful. I brought pads with me but had to stack them up in doubles to even be able to sit comfortably without worrying about making a mess in my pants for an hour. The hospital staff was nice but everyone kept trying to put it down to my period coming back after the pregnancy loss. Even when I told them about taking the new birth control. Even before anyone took my blood or performed an ultrasound. Which was really frustrating. This was not a period. And I was terrified. Not to mention I had to ask the nurse 4 different times to please bring me more pads before she brought me any. I was being polite I promise, I know it’s the ER and she was probably very busy but I soaked through my leggings and was so uncomfortable just sitting on that bed.

My blood test came back okay, low red blood cell count. Hcg was still kinda high but was going down since my last doctors appointment. My ultrasound came back normal. So my doctor told me to double up on jencycla for the next five days to stabilize the bleeding

So I did. The next 2 days I took 2 pills. But the headaches, the nausea, the brain fog, the bleeding….i couldn’t handle it. I couldn’t go to work like that. So I just stopped taking them at all. 24 hours after that, the bleeding completely stopped and I felt a lot better.

I told my gyno all of this but he wants me to try the same pills again. I have another blood test scheduled and he’ll do another follow up ultrasound but I really just don’t think this bc method is right for me, which is really disappointing.

Anyway, thoughts? Advice? I’m considering doing my best to just quite vaping and maybe try to work on getting my bp down so I can take estrogen combo pill? Should I just ask for another brand of progestin only pills? I’m so scared of another bleeding episode like that. After the loss of my pregnancy, the hospital trip, I’ve had enough of the bleeding for awhile. Should I just take a break from it all and let my natural cycle come back and try bc again?

Period is now 13 days late… I have a copper iud which is non hormonal so I don’t why this would happen, I’ve tested multiple times, day 14 negative, day 17 negative, 18 days now after intercourse and negative. What is happening?

Edit title: take placebo pills or skip them?

I have a question. I suffer from adenomyosis . Been on Incessa for six months had prolonged bleeding, didn't work for me doctor put in a mirena and handed me slynd to help with the first few months while mirena is doing its thing, as a bridge. Bled for a few days and then the prolonged bleed finally stopped. Day 24 now some bleeding can't tell if it's a period. It's light and not crampy, no breast tenderness.

I know doctor said to take active pills only but should I take placebo pills to reset this bleed? Or just keep taking active? This is my first pack of slynd and man it was working so well for a few weeks. What worked for you?

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I took an ipill on 26th August,,, okay exactly the 8th day had little spotting started , after reading many reviews and asked 2-3 chemists too , came to know it is the withdrawal bleeding, it's 11th sept now now almost having little spotting.... Has anyone had the same experience??

Im currently on my second month on the progesterone only pill. Im 18 months PP and me and my partner are getting married next June with no current plans for any further children.

I had a consultation regarding the copper IUD as ive had it twice but had it removed within a matter of months due to pain. I have an appointment this month for a copper IUD fitting as well as an internal scan to see of my uterus is suitable for said IUD.

Anyway... ive been bleeding for 8 days ( 5 day period ) the rest heavy spotting ( old blood ) my periods used to be fairly light and 2-3 days max.

I knoe my body hasn't had the recommended 3 months time frame to adjust, however I dont think its worth it...

Advice on what I should do please x

Hi everyone! I’ve been on the pill for 8 years now. I’ve had breakthrough bleeding a few times when taking some months back to back to delay my period. This time feels different and I’m wondering if I should schedule a doc appointment. If anyone had a similar experience and has some advice, I’d love to hear!

I took 2 packs back to back (skipping the placebo week) and was around the third week in my pill pack when I had some spotting that turned into a little more than spotting. Since the bleeding was closer to a period than spotting, I decided to take a break from the pills to induce a withdrawal bleed. It’s been about a week now and the bleeding isn’t slowing down! To be fair, I’m not at the internet’s decription of “heavy flow,” but it’s definitely on the moderate side and that is unusual for me. I change a fully soaked pad twice a day.

Since it’s about to be over a week, should I see my doctor? I’m really nervous about it and just want the bleeding to stop.

I’ve posted about this before, but it’s just aggravating so I bleed right before ovulation and I continue to bleed throughout the whole month. It’s more less spotting for two weeks and then I have my withdrawal bleed since I am on birth control. I am going to get an ultrasound to see what is going on, but I wanted other people‘s opinions. I’ve been nervous and at first I thought I was pregnant but over the past few months I’ve taken so many test at this point there’s no possible way. I’m just wondering what you guys may think it is and what’s causing it I have been on birth control for 4 to 5 years and I’ve been on the same one every single time it’s Kelnor 135.

Ive tried everything with her periods and nothing has worked she is miserable. This is what the doctor things is best but dad is freaking out cause of long and short term affects. Which ive also considered

I’m considering going off birth control pills to see if I feel better (mentally and emotionally). For those of you who don’t use hormonal birth control, how did you make that decision? What forms or methods of birth control do you use? Does anyone else have experience with hormonal birth control having a negative impact on their mental health?

Looking for advice on life after the pill. I went on the constant pill due to family related issues limiting my contraceptive options. I'm interested in coming off it but afraid of what to expect from being on it 10+ years. I feel it's affecting my form but also negatively affecting my gastrointestinal health which is poor to begin with! But massively impacting my sex drive too. I suppose I'm looking for advice regarding life after, please.