I've been on microgestin for a week and 5 days. My first time taking any form of hormonal birth control ( I'm 22 ) ... I haven't had any changes that have alarmed me. I felt very sleepy the first few days but it may just be from studying so hard. Today I had to use the bathroom (number 2) and when I wiped I noticed bright red blood on the tissue... not a lot but enough for me to notice... I noticed there was a little red through my stool also ( sorry if this is a bit graphic for anyone). I have an appointment to see my schools doctor already but it was made a few days ago to monitor my blood pressure on Wednesday. I've read things online but I'm not sure if this is normal or if I should stop taking my pills. I feel 100% fine.
Bloody stool and birth control?
Question posted by Bombshell on 3 May 2013
Last updated on 7 June 2018
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KitKatxx
7 March 2015
This is very strange and although it was 2 years ago, I'm hoping you still respond. This story sounds almost exactly identical to mine. I'm 22. I'm taking the same microgestin 1/20 pill for 1 week and 6 days. I've been abnormally very tired and nauseous and twice now after I make a bowel movement, bright red blood has appeared. I would love to hear what your doctor ended up saying and what you did. I hope to hear from you.
Disneybeach
9 Sep 2016
Hello! This exact same thing happened to me (i started 11 days ago). What did you end up doing? It would be great if I could get some guidance on this.
KitKatxx
23 Feb 2017
Hey I'm so sorry I didn't see this until now. I don't remember completely since it was so long ago, but I'm sure I stopped taking that birth control. It obviously wasn't anything serious since I can't even remember but I do remember that specific bc didn't work for me. Now I'm taking tri lo sprintec and I love it. I've been taking it since I stopped that other one back in 2015. I'm very interested in your story so hopefully you receive this.
romantix
22 May 2018
I was on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about 7 months until I started taking Sprintec only 3 days ago. I know it’s unlikely because side effects usually take awhile to come up, if any, but I’ve had all of the same problems as @KitKatxx and I’m not sure if it’s correlated because it’s so early on? This is an old thread but I’m hoping somebody still uses their account
maddieb123
7 June 2018
I just started tri-sprintec, tonight will be day 3. I had a bloody stool this morning and my mom says it’s nothing to worry about, so I’m planning on staying on it. It was bright red and I read that meant it’s closer to the outside of the body so it’s not serious! Hope this helps!
DzooBaby
3 May 2013
No, it is not related to your birth control pill. Keep taking them. Blood in the stool should ALWAYS be checked out by a Dr or other health care professional. Most of the time, bright red blood when one wipes after a BM or blood streaked stool is due to an irritated hemorrhoid. Even so, you shouldnt ignore it just in case. It is better to be told it is just a hemorrhoid than to ignore it and have it be something serious. You probably need to drink more water and get more fiber in your diet. You can try adding Benefiber to non carbonated drinks once a day and that will help keep your stools soft so you dont strain.
Bombshell
3 May 2013
Thank you, that makes sense. I'll definitely ask my doctor just to be sure
DzooBaby
3 May 2013
Hopefully that is all it is (and it is the most likely thing) and it is easy to treat. You just have to keep your stools soft and try not to strain. You can use OTC ointments or creams like Preparation H if you have any rectal itching/burning or discomfort. Usually this only happens when they become engorged. Bleeding can happen if you have a hard BM or you strain. It can help to sit in a tub and fill the water a few inches with warm water, some recommend epsom salts too, and just bathe the area and circulate the water if it is painful-you can get special sitz baths for this purpose too but you wont need it unless at some point it gets much worse. It doesnt sound like pain is an issue with you so it is likely that you just have a small hemorrhoid.
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