What's going on? - Birth Control Message Board

SweetPea83 · 10-07-2006, 12:45 PM

I know I've posted this here before....but I'd really like some input from someone who has also had this problem. I've been experiencing bleeding just during sex for the past few years and I need an explanation. It all started when I switched from Orthotricyclen to Ortho Lo. That whole year I would always bleed during sex the week before my period. My doctor switched me to Yasmin and it happened again the 2nd month I was on it. So now I'm back to regular Orthotricyclen (generic, Trinessa) and I'm honestly just too scared to even have sex so I don't know if it is still happening. I'm so scared I have some type of cancer, endometrial, uterine... My last two paps have been normal. Is what I'm experiencing just due to birth control? Please help.

Bracelet · 10-07-2006, 12:56 PM

We've had this conversation here so many times and on the other board. You've already gotten so many other women posting that the SAME thing happens to them. You are entirely too obsessed with this problem and it's extremely unhealthy for you to give this so much energy.

I don't know why you refuse to accept the FACT that the pill causes YOUR SPECIFIC PROBLEM, but it's THE TRUTH. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You're not sick, you're not dying, you don't have cervical cancer! You are experiencing the exact same kind of side effects that many other women (who by the way have replied to your thousands of messages about this question) have gone through before.

I just can't understand why - when a doctor has told you that there's nothing wrong with you, and then at least 20 other women have posted on this board and the other one answering your questions, why you keep saying that you still need to hear from other people having the same problem. How many more people do you need to hear from before you accept that it's your pill causing this problem?

I'm telling you that you need to stop this. It's not healthy for you to keep obsessing like this. You need to start focusing on something positive and healthy and just quit worrying about this.

Normally, women don't get this bent out of shape over a side effect from their pill. But if you honestly can't handle it anymore then you need to quit the pill and find an alternate form of birth control that you won't obsess about so much. Your constant obsession over this minor side effect is actually more unhealthy for you than if you were on some other form of non-hormonal birth control that won't cause your spotting.

SweetPea83 · 10-07-2006, 01:43 PM

Actually there has NOT been 20 other women tell me they've had the same problem. The ones that have had this problem had a cervical erosion, which I do not have. I've researched this problem extensively and none of the information I've read says anything about birth control. In fact, most of it says it does not have anything to do with birth control. And yes, I've posted about this many times, and that's because not yet has anyone explained to me WHY this happens. If you are that fed up with me posting about this then stop opening my posts.

Fairest44 · 10-07-2006, 02:23 PM

SweetPea,

I don't have that problem, but I would just try another pill until something works for you (give the one you are on a fair chance). It's trial and error with the pill. I know it's hard not to stress about this, I recently have freaked out because Yaz is making my hair fall out (I think about this way too much). Before that, I was the poster girl for this bc. I'm going to try Mircette instead (fingers crossed).

So, while it's normal to be concerned...worrying won't help. But, listen to your gut. In my opinion, it is probably the pill. Bracelet has no idea if you are not going to die from birth control pills, wouldn't she feel like a jerk if you really did? Just my two cents....there is no need for anyone to attack and nag you like they are the boss of the universe.

My advice...have sex, enjoy it, TRY to not think about it, and see the results. If you aren't in pain, then it's just a little blood and might go away (remember it takes 3 months for bc to get in your system..even when you switch).

And heaven forbid you post your concerns on here again..you might not get your head back! Good Luck and relax chica.

SweetPea83 · 10-07-2006, 02:29 PM

Thank you Fairest for your KIND response. I really do appreciate it. Guess it was my mistake to think that a birth control forum was actually a place to voice birth control concerns!

I know I should just relax and have sex but I honestly can't. Every time it happens I panic. That's why I've been hoping to find someone with the exact same problem to help me feel better.