Well I started YAZ about two weeks ago and about one week into it. I started getting breakthrough bleeding. Now it keeps getting heavier and heavier. And so I called my gyn. office and spoke with the nurse, and she told me that I could bleed for a month or two straight? Well I certainly didn't start the pill just so I Could bleed more! Anyways, I have a vacation of a lifetime in Europe with my husband in less than a week. And I can't stand the thought of bleeding my entire time there. Also we have our fifth anniversary while on vaca as well. I want to be able to have sex with him!!! aggghhh!
I was wondering if I stop taking the pill if I'll bleed for a few more days after stopping and then I'LL BE FINE? I don't want to double up, that sounds even riskier, and I don't have time to switch pills either. 'm fine with just using condoms while on vaca. But I'd love if someone could give me some advice on how to stop this damned nightmare between my legs!!!
2007-05-05 02:07:46 · 2 answers · asked by Laura L 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Wow, I can really feel for you. I've actually had several vacations somewhat ruined by the monthly curse. Is it possible for you to switch pills midpack? I've done that once. I was on one pill and had breakthrough bleeding just like you. My doctor told me that it was a bad sign and that the pill probably wasn't as effective as it should be. This was at a time when pregnancy would have been devastating for me, so she (my doctor) called in another kind of pill to the pharmacy. I threw the other pills away, midcycle, and started over on day one with the new pills. My bleeding stopped as soon as I started the new pills. Maybe you could switch midpack like me, assuming your doctor says its okay. Otherwise, pack a lot of Midol and tampons. :-(
2007-05-05 02:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by Graciela, RIRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor who prescribed the Yaz about your predicament.
Sorry to hear this!
2007-05-05 02:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋