Is it spotting or is it already my period? - Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis UK

72,908 members53,266 posts

Is it spotting or is it already my period?

patrice93 profile image
8 Replies

Hi,

I've been on the pill without a doctor's appointment and I'm only 17, after my boyfriend and I had protected sex and after 2 weeks of taking the pill, I decided to stop. 2 days later I started bleeding. Is it the withdrawal bleed or is it already my period?

Written by
patrice93 profile image
patrice93
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
8 Replies
Krystyna15 profile image
Krystyna15

It's probably a withdrawal bleed after stopping the pill.... If the sex was protected you've nothing to worry about...

I was on contraceptive pill for about 5 years and would always get withdrawal bleeds...

patrice93 profile image
patrice93 in reply toKrystyna15

Thank you very much! :) I'm actually really worried that I might be yeah. But thank you!

Krystyna15 profile image
Krystyna15 in reply topatrice93

You're welcome... Do you get periods regularly.. Usually your body will give you a withdrawal bleed rather than a period of you come off your pill quickly... It's kind of a gut reaction for your body.

patrice93 profile image
patrice93 in reply toKrystyna15

Yes I do regularly get periods but they range from 30-35 days, the cycles I mean.

Kirstyjane profile image
Kirstyjane

You really should see a doctor and take the pill properly if you decide to go back on it. Just taking it without prescription and for only 2 weeks at a time may not protect you from becoming pregnant. You were lucky that you took other precautions.

patrice93 profile image
patrice93 in reply toKirstyjane

I was kind of scared to go to the doctor. And I bought the pills for emergency purposes. We did actually try it bare but we decided to continue with protection instead. It's not likely that I'll be pregnant right?

Kirstyjane profile image
Kirstyjane in reply topatrice93

No it sounds like you were sensible but you must not use the pill without proper instruction in the future xxx

patrice93 profile image
patrice93 in reply toKirstyjane

Thank you so much! <3 how many days would the withdrawal blee last though?

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Is my endo back already?

I'll try to keep it brief. After a horrendous 5 years of pelvic pain and many more years before...
Cat247 profile image

Started my period!!!?

Hey Ladies! So I’ve been on the progesterone only pill a little over a month ago, and I take it...

Hysteroscopy 29th Jan. Period started 1st Feb. Excruciating pain. Is it an awful flare because of my period or could it be the hysteroscopy?

I have basically said all in the above. But I am in desperate need for advice. I had minimal...
JadeH92 profile image

Is it Endometriosis?

Hi all. I'm new here, and looking for a little advice. I haven't been diagnosed with Endometriosis,...
shar102 profile image

Is it Endo

Good evening all, I am new to all this and just wanted some advice please. I have been suffering...
Pippajo79 profile image

Moderation team

See all

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.