I'm on a birth control pill [have been taking it consistently for years] and had protected sex with a condom about 2-3 days before my period. My period came on time, but it is lighter than usual. My previous three periods were very heavy and painful, but that was uncommon for me. It is highly unlikely I'm pregnant, but what would cause such a drastic chance in my flow?
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Pregnancy is unlikely and light periods on birth control pills are a common effect. Many factors can influence your hormone production and metabolism and cause fluctuation in the amount of flow. Changing pills or having the pharmacy switch your pill to less expensive generic are examples. Other medications, antibiotics , illness , stress are other causes. Generally if your period has come at the appropriate time and you have been diligent about taking your pills, you can chaulk this up to hormone fluctuations and not worry about it. Taking a home pregnancy test to ease your mind would be reasonable.
I agree it would be virtually impossible to be pregnant when you have been using protection (I assume condoms) and the birth control pill. Most women have fairly light periods on Beyaz but it may be that the lining of your uterus had a higher number of estrogen receptors and therefore more endometrial tissue to shed when you were experiencing those "three periods" that were heavy and painful. I would expect going forward that the majority of your periods will be light if not see a GYN. Good luck.
Pregnancy is always possible but I agree unlikely. Menstrual cycles can vary some even on OCPs with age as other things develop - hormonal changes, fibroids, polyps, etc. I would recommend checking a pregnancy test and follow over the next few months. If these symptoms persist, an evaluation by your OB/GYN should be considered.