Is this normal? (Girls only)

trixie23 · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by KarmasMom

WHo did you get the prescription from? As far as I know only a gynecologist can give you a prescription for birth control. And yes at 16 you really should get one and get a base line pap smear done. Monitor the situation. A lot of it could just be your age. I am sure you know at your age hormones fluctuate about as much as the wind blows. As long as you don't have any abnormal pain with it, just keep an eye on it. Write it all on a calender. Take it with yo u when you see a gynecologist. It will be much easier for them to see what is going on. Talk to your mom or who ever you feel comfortable talking with about these things. Tell them you need a gynecologist and would like to discuss differant options. Also tell them about the break through bleeding, thats what your doctor will call it to.

Good luck and PM me if you need to. I just delt with all of this, its not fun but I am willing to help you out if you want.

Doctors can also give gyno exams, I know this because my regular doctor use to give me mine and perscribe my birth control! Of course this being said no bc pill should be prescribed without a pap exam first (they have small utensils for non-active patients)! I now see an OB/GYN by personal preference!

ilovesiamese · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by trixie23

Just to be safe I would visit the gyno annually! You will have to see them once a year in order to continue taking the pill!

I actually don't even know a person who has a gyno specialist here (but there are some), because to get into one here, you must have a referal from your family doctor and it's like pulling teeth to get one because our family doctors are trained to do pap smears and such to prescribe Birth Control and if she lives in a really small town, they wouldn't have a gyno, just a family doctor. She may have to drive many hours to get to one IF she could get a referal.

Moz, maybe you should go in and talk to your doc and then get checked out and if it's something, then talk about a referal to a gyno...that is one way you could try.

trouts mom · Apr 12, 2007

I have never had that happen and I have been on Marvelon for like 10 years. It shouldn't come back

I wouldn't be too concerned unless there are other weird things going on with your body. Sometimes people just have spotty cycles.

trixie23 · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by IloveSiamese

I actually don't even know a person who has a gyno specialist here (but there are some), because to get into one here, you must have a referal from your family doctor and it's like pulling teeth to get one because our family doctors are trained to do pap smears and such to prescribe Birth Control and if she lives in a really small town, they wouldn't have a gyno, just a family doctor. She may have to drive many hours to get to one IF she could get a referal.

Moz, maybe you should go in and talk to your doc and then get checked out and if it's something, then talk about a referal to a gyno...that is one way you could try.

Sorry I never heard of such a thing! Im in Wisconsin (nothing extravagent) and as long as we have insurance and the OB/GYN has room for more patients we are excepted! I wasn't aware that seeing a gyno was such a task! A Family physician can do just the same! What do you do in a small town if you are pregnant, usually here you see an OB/GYN? Here we do not need referals, not even for specialists if we are insured!

ilovesiamese · Apr 12, 2007

lol, you just go see your family doctor. They do everything around here lol... you can try and find specialists, but in our province there aren't very many.

trixie23 · Apr 12, 2007

Oh you're in Canada... I was unaware of how things work there! In the states it's a little different! You still have to pay but at least that is a right you have! I haven't really noticed a difference in procedure between my former physician and my OB/GYN! I just like my OB/GYN better. She cares and even tested my cholesterol levels and gave me a tetnus shot (who would have thought) because I was over due! She is highly qualified and an exceptional doctor! There is nothing wrong seeing a regular physician!

ilovesiamese · Apr 12, 2007

Yah, well there are pro's and con's to each system I think. I've only had one bad experience and I've always been able to get a referal to a specialist when truly needed ie, my son had to get surgery on his ears and it only took a month to get the surgery, which I think is pretty good. I don't know, I'd much rather have to wait for a little than have to pay for it lol.

trixie23 · Apr 12, 2007

Here you have to meet a set deductable each year which depends on your insurance plan and pay a co-pay with each doctor visit. Mine is 30 bucks a visit which isnt very good!

ilovesiamese · Apr 12, 2007

YIKES!!! I wonder how families with no insurance get by? That's crazy and it's definately one thing I'm thankful for here is that every person has the right to recieve healthcare, rich or poor, job or no job.

p.s. Sorry Moz, for the hijack.

miagi's_mommy · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom

Depending on age, this is a precursor to menopause

the OP is only 15. I would definately see the family doctor.

trixie23 · Apr 12, 2007

Yeah we don't! When I didnt have insurance and had to go to the doctor I payed 90 dollars and all he did was listen to my heartbeat that was it! I was so pissed obviously my heart is still beating if i am alive and talking in your office! I hate doctors! I have seen them over 40 times in the past 2 years and had at least 5 procedures.... Did they help me? Nope! Oh yeah sorry moz... i got on a venting trip. Good luck to you kiddo im sure you are just fine!

clairebear · Apr 12, 2007

I would talk to your doctor and see what's going on. Probably no big deal, but just in case.

Moz · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom

Depending on age, this is a precursor to menopause

Originally Posted by Miagi's_Mommy

the OP is only 15. I would definately see the family doctor.

LOL, a fifteen year old with menopause!

Originally Posted by trixie23

Depends! How long have you been on the pill?

Over a year

Originally Posted by IloveSiamese

I actually don't even know a person who has a gyno specialist here (but there are some), because to get into one here, you must have a referal from your family doctor and it's like pulling teeth to get one because our family doctors are trained to do pap smears and such to prescribe Birth Control and if she lives in a really small town, they wouldn't have a gyno, just a family doctor. She may have to drive many hours to get to one IF she could get a referal.

Moz, maybe you should go in and talk to your doc and then get checked out and if it's something, then talk about a referal to a gyno...that is one way you could try.

I'm in Moose Jaw.. so we most likely do have one here. The referral thing is a pain in the butt, I needed one to get an ECG and it took forever for it to get one.

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

I have never had that happen and I have been on Marvelon for like 10 years. It shouldn't come back

Which Marvelon are you on?

Originally Posted by IloveSiamese

lol, you just go see your family doctor. They do everything around here lol... you can try and find specialists, but in our province there aren't very many.

They're a master of all trades, aren't they?

lunasmom · Apr 12, 2007

Just a thought, but figure I would through this in to the thread as well:

How stressed is your life right now? I know when I am really stressed, my periods will last 2+ weeks. I've been on birth control since 2001. The first period will run its normal course, die out to almost a drop per day, then when it should normally start, that's when it comes back.

Yes, I hate it too...not fun to have PMS and period for 2 weeks. I envy those that their period becomes delayed due to stress...I'd rather worry if I was PG rather than deal with the "fun" for 2 weeks or so.

Moz · Apr 12, 2007

Originally Posted by lunasmom

Just a thought, but figure I would through this in to the thread as well:

How stressed is your life right now? I know when I am really stressed, my periods will last 2+ weeks. I've been on birth control since 2001. The first period will run its normal course, die out to almost a drop per day, then when it should normally start, that's when it comes back.

Yes, I hate it too...not fun to have PMS and period for 2 weeks. I envy those that their period becomes delayed due to stress...I'd rather worry if I was PG rather than deal with the "fun" for 2 weeks or so.

I guess it's stressed as I'm trying to get all this schoolwork done before the Easter break is over.

white cat lover · Apr 12, 2007

I strongly suggest going to your dr. I waited & didn't....a side effect I had I still have 3 years later & there is nothing they can do at this point.

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