BCP question

[HBomb1985]

I just went on Aviane and I've been having some breakthrough bleeding. I've been on 3 other bcp's in the past and never had this problem with any of them. Is this something that will go away as I get used to it, or should I bring it up to my doctor?

[Tish]

I don't know about Aviane in particular (I've never tried it), but I can tell you from experience that with many of the different BCP's I've been on (and I've tried a LOT over the past 17 years), it took me several months of breakthrough bleeding before my body would adjust to them.

If the breakthrough bleeding lasted more than 4 - 6 months, I'd tell my doc that it's not working for me and we'd attempt another brand/combo.

I'd say it's definitely worth bringing up to your doctor, especially since it sounds like a new development. Maybe you could set a timeline whereby if you're still bleeding by a certain date you can call up the doc and immediately receive a new prescription for a new BCP.

Good luck!!

Tish

[OrangeDaisy]

If you are having breakthrough bleeding, I'm guessing Aviane is one of the low estrogen BCPs. Some people have this problem with the pills that contain only 20 mcg of estrogen.