What causes break through bleeding and what can I do to stop it? It's getting quite annoying!?
546202
Breakthrough bleeding is bleeding while taking the active pills of oral contraceptives, or other hormonal contraceptives. The bleeding is usually light, often referred to as "spotting," though a few women may experience heavier bleeding. Breakthrough bleeding is most common when a woman first begins taking oral contraceptives, or changes from one particular oral contraceptive to another, though it is possible for breakthrough bleeding to happen at any time.\n\nMany women find that the breakthrough bleeding ceases after one or two cycles. Breakthrough bleeding that does not resolve on its own is a common reason for women to switch to different Pill formulations, or to switch to a non-hormonal method of birth control.\n\nBreakthrough bleeding is most commonly caused by an excessively thick endometrium (uterine lining). This is not a dangerous condition, though the unpredictable and often lengthy periods of bleeding are unpleasant for the woman. Breakthrough bleeding may also be caused by hormonal side effects of ovulation. If the Pill is not suppressing ovulation, the woman is at high risk of pregnancy. Breakthrough bleeding may also itself be a symptom of pregnancy (contraceptive failure).
223671
Very carefully... blood "dis -cray -shas".  Good luck!
750268
Being on your period has NOTHING to do with not going to a doctor.  You need to get to one seriously.  A number of things can be wrong, you might have a tear which can be causing the bright blood.  Get to a doctor now.  Plus he/she might be able to see exactly where the bleeding is coming from.
1004191
keep your finger elavated above your head.  It gets less blood so it wont throb all night.  That a killer,  I broke four fingers once,  and OH the THROBBING!@
857812
Broken blood vessel. It's happened to me more than once. Feelsa little sore, but goes away. Visine can help it feel better.
882730
As an EMT working for two 9-1-1 services, I've encountered some similar things to this.  Here's what I have to say:\n\nShe needs to see a doctor without delay.  Make an appointment at a free clinic, they're all over the place.  If you don't know of any, contact your local hospital to ask about nearby locations.\n\nUntil a doctor clears you to stop following these instructions, do not deviate from these:\n-Stop having sex until the problem clears up.  Sex=bleeding apparently, which is a bad thing.\n-Try and find out the active ingredient in the pills.  Tell the doctor.\n-Stop taking the pills.  Even if you already know what the pills should be, they could be contaminated or inappropriately dosed.\n-If bleeding cannot be stopped, call 9-1-1.  Nobody can make you pay an ambulance bill, and ERs are obligated to stabilize for free.
775783
It's difficult to diagnose your symptoms without proper testing.\nGo to your doc for a check-up, bleeding every 2 weeks is not normal weather you're under stress or not.  You might be becoming anemic from all the blood loss.  Does your campus have a clinic you can go to?
303098
You need to see a gynocologist.  Your march period was way too long. You are losing too much blood.
497434
I'm not a doctor so i won't suggest a cure. I will however tell you that u should GO SEE A DOCTOR, a friend of mine was also bleeding way before her period, it turned out that she contracted Cancer.
912060
Stress usually causes these things!!\nget some Zovorax!!!
956771
Get yourself to a doctor or gyno, especially if you think you might be pregnant.  You may be trying to miscarry, or something else might be wrong.  Irregular bleeding could have many causes and only your doctor can determine what it is.  If it were me, I'd be sitting in that doctor's waiting room right now, instead of asking   Yahoo Answers.  Good luck!
730031
it's just that your body is taking longer to expel the fluid.  if your period's getting slower/lighter from the pills this totally explains it.  I am at the point where it's so light I can't use a tampon and it only lasts 3 days.  you should be having less cramps, too, which is part of what moves it along and out of your body.  try drinking more water (even tough you might bloat a little it will keep your internal tissue moister and will encourage movement.) as blood begins to dry and is exposed to air it changes color, that's all.
640618
I had that problem. I went and got it checked out and found out that their was blood vessels outside of my cervix and sex would break the blood vessels easily.  I just had them dried up in surgery and it went away. Go and have a check up. :)
430898
Use ice to cool it down and stop the bleeding. As long as it's inflamed it will bleed.
183418
It is my understanding that it is broken blood capilaries caused by the impacts. See a doctor. It could be something serious, and also try extra vitamin C. It helped me stop bruising so easily.
735962
It happens when you press the blood vessels and the blood supply is cut off momentarily. Better keep your hands free and do not put pressure on them by putting it under your head or keeping them hard pressed between your thights etc. More suggestions only if you can tell which way you sleep. \n\nIf it persists, consult a physician
555181
When there's a lot of blood in the uterus, it sometimes solidifies into clots.  There's nothing wrong with you unless you pass absolutely huge clots every hour or more or you saturate pads/tampons every hour or more; if this is the case, call your doctor.  I've been there, because my cycle has never been regular and my flow has never been light LOL.