Scanty Periods After The Frequent Intake Of Contraceptive Pills. What Could Be Done?

Posted on Sun, 27 Oct 2013

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Question : my period is very thin and last for days only for 2 days since last 3 years. it happened due to use of many oral contraceptive pills after sex but i have stopped using them since past 3 years, what to do to get my normal periods back

Answered by Dr. Dr. ARIF N K (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need evaluation to know the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query.

After analyzing your complaints, I feel you need to get evaluated for the same: My opinion is you need to undergo few investigations to find out the exact cause, then depending on this you need specific treatment:

Thyroid function test (t3, t4 and TSH-thyroid stimulating hormone) levels, serum prolactin level, and scan pelvis to know any problem with uterus also to know the endometrial thickness.

One more possibility is D&C (dilatation curettage- done for abortion), but I hope you have never undergone any D&C.

Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!

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