Where does the blood go because it bascially only gets relased when I go to the bathroom and a little blood is on toilet paper?
2006-08-18 03:28:40 · 6 answers · asked by sunflowers 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, lots of women find their bleeding is dramatically reduced when they are using birth control pills. Don't worry, there isn't blood building up inside you - the hormones in the birth control pills just stop so much endometrial lining building up during your cycle, so when it gets to your period, there isn't much there to shed - that's why you're not bleeding much. Don't worry about it, it's normal - just enjoy it!
As for the comment above, the contraceptive pill does NOT cause endometriosis, nor does it cause blood to remain inside you can cause cancer!!! Endometriosis does not "become cancer" either, it's a totally benign (but often very painful) condition, and the symptoms are usually very heavy painful bleeding, and pain starting before your period.
2006-08-18 06:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor if you feel like you shouldn't be bleeding in such small quantities. I do not experience that small amount of bleeding but my period is very light and only last two or three days because of the birth control pills. If you are really worried talk to your doctor about changing brands of birth control. This may help because each of the brands have different combinations of hormones. Just keep trying different ones until you feel comfortable. Just a quick tip... If you change birth-control definitely use protection during the first three months of the new medicine because your body will not be used to the new medicine and it may not work properly.
Hope that helps
2006-08-18 11:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by totally-in-love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The doctors told me it was ok when that happened to me and I believed them. I ended up with endimetriosis which I carried around for 10 years undetected. It turned to cancer and when I was only 28 I had to have a hysterectomy. I am now 43 yrs. and have had hot flashes since 28 yrs. old. Go to Doctor and don't take no for an answer. When menstrual blood does not come out it goes up inside and causes cancer. Good luck.
2006-08-18 10:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jesuslives 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Nursing Drug Handbook lists amenorrhea (no periods) as a common side effect of nearly all oral contraceptives. The pharmacist who dispensed your pills should have given you a packet of info with them. You will find answers to most common questions and concerns in this literature. You don't have bleeding because your normal cycle has been interfered with.
2006-08-18 10:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pill does make periods A LOT lighter, mine is similiar to what you describe and I'm so thankful!
Just be thankful for that wonderful little miracle pill.
However, if you are still concerned visit your doctor. Always trust you instincts.
2006-08-18 10:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by MissHealthPromoter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, sometimes it can be normal. the pill also causes the endometium of the uterus to be thinner so an egg will not implant. This will cause less blood when it sheds during your period. If your realy worried, go to the doctor.
2006-08-18 10:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by lida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋