Can Irregular Intake Of Birth Control Pills Cause Vaginal Bleeding?

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014

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Question : Hi there. Im having vaginal bleeding that started early yesterday morning. My last mense was 9/19 and ended on 9/25. I did start taking birth control on sunday 9/28 but I didnt continue to take anymore. Could this be the reason????

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding due to irregular taking of pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

YES, irregular taking of birth control pill is the main reason of getting this type of bleeding. It is basically a withdrawal bleeding due to sudden stopping of the pill.

It will stop automatically within 3-5 days without further treatment. You should maintain your genital hygiene properly. However, your next period may be delayed due to hormonal imbalance.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

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Dr S Patra

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