bleeding won't stop from one missed pill! - Birth Control Message Board

anxiousme · 07-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Questions and my ob just isn't concerned. 2-3 years ago, I had a pelvic utrasound that should severe cysts on both ovaries. My ob said he was concerned. He went into an explaination about how are ovaries produce many potential eggs each month and only one gets released for ovulation. The cysts were probably just that.

I'm 35 and have been on BCP's for years. This last month I missed 1 pill during the first week and the next day I began bleeding. It's been a week and I'm still bleeding on and off. He says this is normal for BCP's. But this bleeding seems different than a normal period. It starts and stops. I hate to be graffic but there is tissue particles involved. And, I have missed 1 pill before and it has never started my period so quickly. I also have lower back pain.

My last pap was normal but this wouldn't show ovarian cancer. I'm worried that with my past cyst problems that something more serious is going on. My ob won't entertain the idea.

Should I be concerned about cancer?

FromSqueaky · 07-07-2007, 07:56 PM

When my cysts burst they have sorta a tissue like stuff that is discharged with blood. I've had a few burst. Some caused pains that even morphine did help. Others I just had a bad backache and cramps. When you say you missed a pill you took it as soon as you remebered?

I'd think it could be a cyst. If your OB does not help you with your concerns I'd find another doctor. You need someone you can trust and make you at peace to why your body is reacting this way. I've had ultra sounds where they were able to show me where a cyst use to be. They told me that when some cysts burts they leave an imprint on the ovary.

anxiousme · 07-07-2007, 08:06 PM

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I took the next pill on schedule. So just one missed pill, but I'm still spotting. I have one week left in my pack and then it should be time for my period. I wonder what will happen then?

I really wish I could have another ultrasound. I think it is time to switch doctors. It's just hard b/c this one delivered 3 of my kids, one stillbirth. He has been with me through a lot. However, he is not a proactive type doctor.

BadCamper · 08-06-2007, 09:30 AM

I'm new to the board. Read a lot after problems. I'm 30, and started my first pack of Yaz. Started with my first period, thought wow- 2 lite days and done. Then the spotting, then after a couple days heavier spotting and breakthrough bleeding, I missed a pill and the breakthru bleeding started and has continued for about a week and am now on the thrid day of "take the aleve and ibuprofen mix before they hit and I'm immobilized" about every three hours. Have only had cramps this bad a couple times in my life. Last night I put the pack in the drawer after noticing a large portion of internal tissue had been passed- never done that before.
I'm noticing the sides- bursts of energy and fatigue, deep acne (just one), slightly emotional, slightly depressed, no lebido- but with the cramps & bleeding I think I'm distracted, no tenderness, I'm keeping up with guys on eating though.
I am trying to get hold of my doctor today.
Been on ortho novum back in the day, ortho tri-cyclen, haven't taken BC for about 7 years. This is the first time I've ever had problems, THIS IS NOT WORTH IT. It's as if all the symptoms I was trying to reduce built up 1 years worth and slammed it on my body.
This cannot be healthy!
Any advice? Any one have the tissue issue. (not supposed to rhyme)
Thanks