Bleeding is usually not a sign of a pregnancy, but rather the absence of monthly bleeding (period) is the sign of pregnancy.
From your description, it sounds like you are experiencing "breakthrough bleeding", which is very common when starting a new hormonal contraceptive (whether it be the pill, patch, ring, depo shot, etc). Your patient information brochure in your prescription should talk about breakthrough bleeding, so you feel more comfortable about it.
Did your doctor tell you what to expect with starting birth control? You can experience a change in your "period" for a few months, have breakthrough bleeding (which is a fancy term for bleeding that is in-between your "periods", or the inactive pills). It is a nuisance, but nothing to worry about. If breakthrough bleeding is painful, lasts for more than a week, you may want to talk with your doctor.
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Bleeding is usually not a sign of a pregnancy, but rather the absence of monthly bleeding (period) is the sign of pregnancy.
From your description, it sounds like you are experiencing "breakthrough bleeding", which is very common when starting a new hormonal contraceptive (whether it be the pill, patch, ring, depo shot, etc). Your patient information brochure in your prescription should talk about breakthrough bleeding, so you feel more comfortable about it.
Did your doctor tell you what to expect with starting birth control? You can experience a change in your "period" for a few months, have breakthrough bleeding (which is a fancy term for bleeding that is in-between your "periods", or the inactive pills). It is a nuisance, but nothing to worry about. If breakthrough bleeding is painful, lasts for more than a week, you may want to talk with your doctor.
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