I started birth control for the first time ever in my life four weeks ago. I requested the lowest dosage possible in order to stave off severe side effects, so my gynecologist prescribed me Yaz.
I did the "first day" start, in other words, I started my regimen the first day I got my period. I've been consistent with times (there was only one time I was 45 minutes late) and have never missed a pill.
After my period ended, I experienced breakthrough bleeding about a week later. It's been going on for at least a week and a half. It's probably not a proper "period" (not true ovulation), however, the flow varies from being very light to noticeably heavier.
I understand that one of the side effects is breakthrough bleeding, but is the length and amount I described normal for first-time birth control/Yaz users? Is it possible that this birth control is not for me? One of my friends remarked that the micrograms per dosage has to do with weight, size, etc.
Thanks in advance.
2007-10-14
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