Do TriNessa Birth Control Pills Cause Bleeding?

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

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Tue, 24 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : hello, I have been taking trinessa birth control pills for 3 years. a week ago I forgot to take one for the first time and took it the next day together with the one of that day, a little later than usual. the day after I started bleeding like a period and it has lasted until yesterday, I still get some spotting. my real period should start in 3 days and I really don't know how I should continue using the pill...should I stop and start a new one? or should I just continue like usual?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stop the current pack and start new pack

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about bleeding and pill.

Following is my reply:

1) This is called withdrawal bleeding in medical terms and happens when you miss the pill.

2) I agree it was bit sooner in your case with missing just one pill.

3) You should consider this bleeding as your regular period and start a new pack of pills. Discard the current pack of pills.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar