Dr. Sujata Mittal
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 20-year-old female, and I take Drospirenone and Ethinyl estradiol as my form of birth control. For the past month, my schedule was a bit messed up, and the times I took my pills were irregular. I usually take them at 7 PM, but due to my new schedule, I would sometimes take them at 8, 9, 11 PM, 2 AM, or even the next day. I would also take my other same-day pill at different times, but I never missed a pill. I tried to stick to my 7 PM timing during the last week, but it was sometimes delayed or taken earlier. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex during my seven-day placebo pill week. For the next month, I took my pills regularly at 7 PM, except twice when they were delayed by an hour or two. Right now, I am on my fourth day of the placebo week, and there was only a tiny bit of bleeding that started earlier but then stopped. Could that be implantation bleeding? Please suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. I do not believe this is implantation bleeding, but it is important to consider the potential effects of hormonal birth control, especially at the age of 20. While it helps with contraception, it does not provide protection against conditions like PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), which can lead to infertility. Hormonal birth control can also impact your ovulation and the lining of your uterus, which may affect your normal menstrual cycles. Additionally, it can have an impact on your bone health. These are significant considerations, and it is important to weigh them carefully, especially when the choice involves something as personal as one's sexual health. Teenagers should indeed focus on the development of all aspects of their lives.
I hope your queries are resolved and any further queries are welcome. Thank you.
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