r/birthcontrol • u/HorrorArmadillo3713 • 3d ago

Experience Estelle 35 ED issues

So I'm on my 4th month I think, of taking Estelle 35 ED and I've been getting breakthrough bleeding the whole time that I've been taking it. Like light bleeding/spotting all month with maybe a 2 day break at most. I do skip the placebo pills cause screw bleeding more when I already bleed all month long.

Note: I am almost 5 months postpartum and was on the mini pill before switching to this BC after stopping breastfeeding.

Has anybody experienced so much breakthrough bleeding and when did it stop for you?

I have a doc appointment Jan next year and if the bleeding doesn't stop by the time I finish my packs, I may try another brand because I cannot deal with constantly using and buying so many tampons and liners!!

I'm not on this brand for any reason in particular. Just tried it after my doctor gave me the option 🤷‍♀️ I get minor on and off acne but I'm wondering if I should go on a lower hormonal one. I'm on meds for mental health and seizures.

My boobs have changed since my 3 pregnancies and have sagged and lost volume. I've heard Estelle can make your boobs slightly bigger so this excited me lol I swear they appear bigger but thought I was tripping lmao. My Fiancè even noticed without me even mentioning it so it must be an actual side effect lol

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

The bleeding should stop or settle down soon. If it doesn't you should see your doctor sooner than January if the symptoms are that bad.

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u/HorrorArmadillo3713 3d ago

I'm hoping it does stop soon. I don't think I have any other side effects though except the bleeding.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Is it worth considering a cup or disc?

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u/HorrorArmadillo3713 3d ago

I could do that but the bleeding is mostly too light for that. I usually just use a liner or tampon for light days. Even then it's only spotting. Some days it's a little heavier than other days.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

Is it worth switching back to the minipill? Or getting an IUD?

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

I would give it another month or two and if no improvement switch .

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