can you be pregnant and bleed while on the pill?
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Signs and symptoms of pregnancy Birth control can make your period very light. This light bleeding can be confused with implantation bleeding, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants into the uterus. It can also cause you to have breakthrough bleeding, which is bleeding between periods.
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Birth control pills are 99 percent effective with perfect use, but it is still possible to get pregnant while on the pill. Here's the truth about… Yes, You Can Get Pregnant Like That!
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Topic Overview. It is not unusual for women who are taking hormone pills for birth control to have very light periods or no bleeding at all. If you have not missed any pills, skip 1 period, yet have no other signs of early pregnancy, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant.
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In fact, Plan B does not cause pregnancy loss or the bleeding that can accompany it. People who frequently use Plan B may find that their periods become irregular.
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Yes. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you're on birth control.
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What happens if I get pregnant while I'm taking the mini pill? The pill won't harm the pregnancy. It is safe to continue the pregnancy (and stop the mini pill) or to have an abortion.
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If you do get pregnant People who use a combined pill where they take a one-week break usually have what's called a withdrawal bleed, which is when the body mimics a period because of a hormone drop at the end of a cycle. But the pill can also mask the easiest sign of pregnancy to notice: a missed period.
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Many people experience some irregular bleeding, or spotting, when they first start taking birth control pills. Doctors also refer to it as breakthrough bleeding. Spotting will often subside with the continued and regular use of birth control pills.
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Your first period after taking Plan B could be somewhat lighter or heavier than is normal for you. Everyone is different, so some people will have spotting and bleeding before their next period and some won't. There's no way to know in advance how your body will react to the increase in hormones.
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Withdrawal bleeding is not the same as true menstrual bleeding, but that doesn't mean you aren't fertile. If you do get pregnant before having your first true post-pill period, you may have a slightly harder time pinpointing exactly when you ovulated, which could make it challenging to estimate your due date.
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Nope. The bleeding you get when you're on the pill is not the same as a menstrual period. Your period on the pill is technically called withdrawal bleeding, referring to the withdrawal of hormones in your pill, and in your body.
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No. Continuing to take the birth control pill before or after a pregnancy is confirmed will not abort the fetus. It's also unlikely that taking the pill will have an effect on fetal development. Oral contraceptives don't cause miscarriages because they don't work in that way.
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Continuous birth control can result in some light bleeding or spotting in between periods. This is very common. It typically happens during the first few months you're on the pill, and then it may not happen again.
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It is not unusual for the morning after pill to cause irregular bleeding. You may notice some spotting or unusual bleeding, which may persist until your next period.
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Implantation Bleeding Even though you cannot be pregnant and still have a period, bleeding in pregnancy — especially early on — is not uncommon.
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Risks of taking birth control while pregnant If you test positive, you should stop taking your birth control pill. Becoming pregnant while on birth control does increase your risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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Don't worry if you get pregnant immediately after stopping the pill. It won't harm your pregnancy or your baby. This is also true if you get pregnant while still taking the pill.