Hey everyone,
I have been on the pill for three years. It was initially prescribed to counteract really bad period pains. Ever since taking it my periods have been much lighter and pain free. I am now also using the pill as my only method of contraception with my boyfriend.
I only started my most recent pack 2 weeks ago, but I am already experiencing bleeding. It's not like any of my previous periods on the pill. It started with a bit of light brown spotting about 3 days ago, and last night I was experiencing some discomfort in my back. When I woke up this morning, my pad was soaked. My pyjama bottoms and sheets were stained. So I went to the bathroom and there was red blood saturating the pad. Since then I have passed several clots, the largest of which was about 3cm in diameter and bright red. These have been accompanied by dull cramping sensations and back ache. In 3 years, I have not passed a clot anything like these and am starting to worry.
During my last week off the pill, my boyfriend and I had sex almost a whole day before I took the first pill of the next pack. Is it possible that I may be pregnant and experiencing an early miscarriage? If I had conceived on that day I would be roughly 2 weeks pregnant. I have had a few bad headaches since, been needing the loo seemingly more frequently, and much more emotional than usual, but have not taken a test.
Any help is really appreciated!
Thank you
I have been on the pill for three years. It was initially prescribed to counteract really bad period pains. Ever since taking it my periods have been much lighter and pain free. I am now also using the pill as my only method of contraception with my boyfriend.
I only started my most recent pack 2 weeks ago, but I am already experiencing bleeding. It's not like any of my previous periods on the pill. It started with a bit of light brown spotting about 3 days ago, and last night I was experiencing some discomfort in my back. When I woke up this morning, my pad was soaked. My pyjama bottoms and sheets were stained. So I went to the bathroom and there was red blood saturating the pad. Since then I have passed several clots, the largest of which was about 3cm in diameter and bright red. These have been accompanied by dull cramping sensations and back ache. In 3 years, I have not passed a clot anything like these and am starting to worry.
During my last week off the pill, my boyfriend and I had sex almost a whole day before I took the first pill of the next pack. Is it possible that I may be pregnant and experiencing an early miscarriage? If I had conceived on that day I would be roughly 2 weeks pregnant. I have had a few bad headaches since, been needing the loo seemingly more frequently, and much more emotional than usual, but have not taken a test.
Any help is really appreciated!
Thank you
someone please reply, similar problem here!
Hollyberry and guest,
You both know your body better than anyone. If something seems different then it should be cause for concern. I can not say what could be causing the clots, a miscarriage is just one possibility. Regardless, if you are bleeding significantly more than normal you should contact your doctor. If possible, bring the clots and pads.
It could also be an infection.
Get it checked.
You both know your body better than anyone. If something seems different then it should be cause for concern. I can not say what could be causing the clots, a miscarriage is just one possibility. Regardless, if you are bleeding significantly more than normal you should contact your doctor. If possible, bring the clots and pads.
It could also be an infection.
Get it checked.