You are correct, that women who use any type of consistent hormonal contraception (such as the pill, shot, ring) do not have a menstrual period, but rather a type of bleeding called "withdrawal bleeding". The hormonal contraceptives are thought to work in one of three ways:
1. Prevent ovulation (which, in turn, would prevent a menstrual period)
2. Create an "unwelcoming" environment for sperm within the uterus (the lining does not thicken)
3. Create an "unwelcoming" environment within the cervical mucus
I am not sure what post you are responding to, but the previous post to our responses was regarding a woman who used birth control pills only as emergency contraception (not consistently), and she would have a menstrual period since she is not using hormonal contraceptives in a consistent manner.
It is great to hear that you are having such great luck with the shot! It does sound great...do you experience any breakthrough bleeding?
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You are correct, that women who use any type of consistent hormonal contraception (such as the pill, shot, ring) do not have a menstrual period, but rather a type of bleeding called "withdrawal bleeding". The hormonal contraceptives are thought to work in one of three ways:
1. Prevent ovulation (which, in turn, would prevent a menstrual period)
2. Create an "unwelcoming" environment for sperm within the uterus (the lining does not thicken)
3. Create an "unwelcoming" environment within the cervical mucus
I am not sure what post you are responding to, but the previous post to our responses was regarding a woman who used birth control pills only as emergency contraception (not consistently), and she would have a menstrual period since she is not using hormonal contraceptives in a consistent manner.
It is great to hear that you are having such great luck with the shot! It does sound great...do you experience any breakthrough bleeding?
February 20, 2011 - 7:05pmThis Comment
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