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Hi, I have been on BCP for about 3 months now and have had spotting/bleeding for the past two weeks. I read in previous posts that this has happened to others and is not a concern. However, it is very annoying. I am wondering if this will continue until I start pumping. As well, it seems to be getting worse. My pad is never soaked, but I certainly have to change it every three hours. Is this okay? Is there anything else I can do? I found the 2nd month of being on the protocol to be awesome. I didn't have bleeding. No mood swings. Now, I feel as though I have PMS every third day - bloating, grumpy. Help! I have to go through two more months of this??!!

Punky

Punky some women do experience this break through bleeding. I think Lenore did. I don't know how long it will last hopefully not long. Are you taking your BCP at the same time everyday? Try that it may help regulate it some.

Lalle, I take the BCP every night before bed. Bedtime varies from 10-11pm, but I can't imagine that making a difference.
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Punky

I am going to be starting this protocol in the next couple days is bleeding normal? From what I read it sounded like there would not be menstral cycles just a question that I am curious about Thanks Tia

I started the accelerated protocol about a week before AF was due. Three weeks into it I bled for about 2 weeks straight, but never very heavy (like I usually do). I called my fertility doc to ask her about it (she was the one that prescribed me the Yasmin) and she said that I probably should have waited until after AF to start the protocol, but if I didn't mind the bleeding then it's fine. Break through bleeding happens pretty frequently, I think.

As for affecting the protocol I don't know. Maybe Lenore can shed some light on taht for us. I doubt it matters.

Lenore - could you help us ? When you say breakthrough bleeding or spotting... how much do you mean? This is like I am on the third day of a regular period, but lasting for 2+ weeks. I will endure whatever I need to , but I need to know if this is okay.
Thanks,
Punky

You know I just thought that consistancy might be a factor but it sounds like in your case that isn't an issue.

No problem Lalle.... thanks for the suggestion

Hi Ladies,

Sorry for the delay in response. I've had some connection problems.

Unfortunately, breakthrough bleeding is to be expected while on the protocols. I bled the whole time I was on the regular protocol but once I stopped the birth control pill and started pumping, I didn't see "aunt Flow" for a year the first time and it's been three years this time around.

I'm just in the process of weaning and not looking forward to starting up the monthly grind. If I could just swing right into menopause right now it would be perfect <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hang in there ladies. I know it's a pain but in the end it is so worth it.

Best,

Thank you so much Lenore. So... just to clarify for this paranoid soul.... this will not affect the outcomes? Even if the bleeding is like a period?

Thanks,
Punky