hi all, I don't have great access to healthcare and I'm really hoping I can get some insight/advice here before I resort to shelling out for that. I've been on Opill for a little over a year now, and It's messed with my periods a bit. I had a consistent 5 day period before, but now have 2 5 day periods in a month. however, starting the 14th of last month (after only a 4 day gap between periods!) I started again and have not cleared up since.
(tmi because I'm getting into the less pleasant part)
it's been consistent brown blood, which, doesn't seem too abnormal for me. I'd say 2 out of the 5 days in my usual cycle are mostly brown. but, it's just been... constant. most days only a little tiny bit but enough to keep the nice underwear away. only a few days have I had red blood end up in my pads. but if I put a tampon up there, without fail, there is ALWAYS red. and on top of that, the cramps haven't stopped!
I'm definitely not expecting. me and my boyfriend haven't really been active prior to this and we use bc + condoms. I'm younger so it's not pre menopause. just completely at a loss. I think this has happened once before but it cut off at about a month, so this is worse. I'm considering coming off my pills but I know 1. that invites more opportunity to get pregnant (which I do NOT want) and 2. means I'll be handling withdrawal bleeding anyways.
any advice is so welcomed, thank you.