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I have been on the pill for almost 4 years, 9 months ago I had a baby and i switched birth control. That pill made my periods irregular so I switched to Loestrin 24 a week ago.It instantly caused nausea. It begins as soon as i wake up and goes on and off through out the day. Its nothing extreme, just a little painful and annoying. This last Saturday I missed a pill, and then I had sex that night. Sunday I took two pills like instructed, and then that evening i found brownish-pink blood in my discharge. It only lasted an hour or two if that. Should I be concerned?
Brittney,
I wouldn't be too concerned about this but ask your doctor to make sure. I don't usually recommend hormonal birth control, which includes the birth control pill. There are side effects to each kind of pill so nausea will be one of those. Could you consider a non-hormonal method, such as Natural Family Planning or condoms? Let me know what you think. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and I will email you back.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Diane Cheryl
Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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