what does bleeding breakthrough mean
Is breakthrough bleeding more common with extended-cycle birth control pills, such as Seasonale and others? Answers from Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D. Breakthrough bleeding â meaning spotting or bleeding between periods â can occur with any birth control pill, especially during the first few months of use. However, breakthrough bleeding is more likely with continuous and extended-cycle regimens â such as Seasonale, Seasonique and Quartette â than with the traditional 28-day schedule. Breakthrough bleeding can also occur when taking normal 28-day birth control pills in a continuous manner.