Birth Control Pills/bleeding on bc pills

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Expert: - 1/4/2012


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Hello. I'd appreciate any kind of advice on my issue. I've been bleeding usually after sex but sometimes for no apparent reason. I'm on seasonique and have been for 2yrs now and have never had this problem. I've been tested for stds/hiv and everything came back clean (this was a month ago). I asked the gyn and she said finish this pack and if its still a problem I might have to change birth control. Why would this be happening out of the blue though? Its freaking me out. I also took a pregnancy test. Negative.

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Dear Bianca,

Thanks for your question. I don't know the reason you would be bleeding but I have heard of this happening. I'm not sure if this would be from the hormones in the birth control. I don't usually recommend any kind of birth control that is hormonal. I feel that it is unhealthy to be putting unnecessary hormones into your body. But anyway, talk to your doctor again and try to get some medical advice. Let me know what happens. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know an update.

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If I am "maxed out" please email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com. 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.

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning. This is mostly one-on-one counseling in private, on internet and phone.

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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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