Someone help me clarify some things about birth control?

Question

Okay, so I have a few questions that I have asked before but I can’t get a straight answer. 1: I have been on my pill for 1.5 years, I haven’t had any crazy bad side effects, the last two months my pill has given me pink or brown discharge at random times 1 or 2 weeks before my withdrawl day, SO does that mean the pill isn’t working for me?
PART 2: My boyfriend and I recently started to have sex without using a condom, he does not finish in me, if I get my withdrawl on time and it’s my usual heavy/normal flow, does that mean I’m not pregnant? I had dreams about fish and being pregnant so I’m anxious. I understand with sex comes a chance of pregnancy. But I’m asking about it with the pill and the bleeding. Whoever takes the time to answer, god bless you cause I’m so confused

Answer

1. It’s normal to have withdrawal bleeding from time to time before or after your placebo week. I had that for a while and my doctor said that it’s probably because the hormones might not be strong enough for me and she gave me a stronger pill and the bleeding between “periods” stopped! So it’s worth asking your doctor!
2. If you have medium/heavy bleeding the week of your placebos, you’re not pregnant! If you take your pill around the same time everyday, it’s 98% effective! So your chance of pregnancy is super low! Dreams mean nothing! Just because you dream you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you are! It just means you’re thinking about it a lot. 
Talk to your doctor about the bleeding because they might be able to give you a stronger pill that can make it stop.
If you take your pill at the same time everyday and don’t miss a day, there is no reason to worry about being pregnant!

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Having spotting does not mean the pill is not effective. However, if you are missing pills (which can be a common cause of spotting), you are putting yourself at risk for pregnancy. Yes, having the withdrawal bleed is a good sign you are not pregnant. Most women will not have a full bleed during the time of their expected period if they are pregnant.

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I was on the pill for so long my body stooped responding to the iron pills and basically regulated itself. I would sometimes have my period in the middle of the pack. I personally never got pregnant on the pill. You should talk to your doc and see if maybe upping the dose or trying a new brand will help put you back on track. If you have heavy red bleeding like a period its most likely your AF. Could technically be a miscarriage if there are clots or a chemical pregnancy but chances are low. If you're really worried about being pregnant and that your BC failed there's no harm in taking a test to be sure. My husband has a son who was a BC baby. She was on something (don't remember what kind she was using) AND he was wearing a condom that broke at the end. So ya, sex in general is always risky but there are people who do natural family planning and are totally fine.

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If you're taking your pill at the exact same time everyday and not missing any days you should be fine. I never started experiencing side affects when I was in the pill till 1 year after starting it. Truthfully though, the next time you fill your prescription, just ask the pharmacist these questions. A lot of pharmacists are just as of not more knowledgeable about medications and its effects on you as your doctor. They go to school for 8 years too. 🙂

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Just because you have mid cycle spotting or bleeding doesn’t mean it isn’t working. It also doesn’t mean you aren’t pregnant. Of course, if you get your regular period each month, that means you aren’t pregnant. Although there is a small percentage of women that have period-like bleeding each month of pregnancy. The pill is about 99% effective if taken on time each day though, so you shouldn’t have to worry about getting pregnant while on the pill. It is possible, but not very likely. Most people on the pill, if in a committed relationship, don’t use other forms of birth control along with it.

Someone help me clarify some things about birth control?

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