Hi ladies!
Very confused newbie here.
I’m on the gedarel 20/150 combination pill and have been for the last 10 years. I’m normally very good at taking it and very rarely miss one. However, last week I had a crazy few days at work and was so exhausted by the time I was getting home after 12hr days that I missed a few. Specifically missed on 23rd 24th 25th and 26th. Had unprotected sex on 3 of the 4 missed days. Usually have a 28 day cycle on the pill, 21 days on with a 7 day pill free period, very regular. Last pill normally on a Thursday and I ALWAYS come on on the Sunday. AF due on 3rd Jan this cycle. I track my cycle on the flow app and according to it, my fertile period was from 15th-23rd with ovulation most likely happening on 20th. So theoretically I missed my pills and had the unprotected sex outside of my fertile window so highly unlikely I’m pregnant. But I’ve read that missing your pill too many days in a row can trigger an ovulation.
On 28th morning I woke with light cramping and I started to spot, light pink and very little. This then increased to a heavier bleed over the next 2 days along with slightly stronger cramps and a distinct stabbing pain in my right side just behind my hip bone. Then today (day 4) it’s barely there and is brown. Barely anything on a liner, only there when I wipe. Took a test that came back BFN, but even if I conceived I’d only be between 5-8 days pregnant and I still haven’t technically “missed” AF. Have been getting waves of what I can only describe as complete exhaustion over the last 24-48hrs, where I feel like I could lie down there and then and immediately fall asleep. Also have a slight dizzy sensation at times.
So I guess I’m wondering if this bleed could have been an implantation bleed and I’m just too early to test yet. Or (what I unfortunately think is the more likely reason) this was a breakthrough bleed from missing my pill.
Just wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences or opinions to offer?
Thank you!!