Bleeding on birth control

Posting here because to be honest I'm getting quite concerned. Back In January I started the progesterone pill, a form of birth control. My period lasted 2 weeks with it at first, I decided to come off only for a week and had a normal light withdrawal bleed lasting a few days. Went back on after a few days, everything was fine however I've just started bleeding, it feels like a period and is quite heavy with cramps. On my pill it suppresses ovulation so you're not meant to get periods until you come off. I'm thinking maybe when I came off for a few days I could have possibly ovulated, causing a period now. But it's heavy and birth control usually makes periods lighter, Im worrying there's something wrong. I'm 24 

  • Hello cait1198

    I'm sorry to hear that you still have some concerns about your birth control following your post last month. 

    Please do get back in touch with the GP or health professional who prescribed you this medication as they will be best placed to support you with your questions and concerns. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator