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What Causes Prolonged Menstruation After Changing Birth Control Pills?

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Question : Hi, i switched birth control pills over a month ago. I took two packs continuesly so i dont have a period. Well ive been on my period going on 3 weeks now. I know spotting is normal but i just wanted to make sure 3 weeks is normal too?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
3weeks is long? How many pads do you change daily!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I have reviewed your information fully. Because you took pills for two months with no stop, the bleeding would be a lot heavier than before. However, 3weeks seems a png time and if this is more than spotting, I will say seek further examination and investigations. If it is only spotting, I will recommend that you go ahead and observe only and all will be normal. To prevent getting low blood, I will recommend that you take blood pills. Please, let me know what your decision is and obtain more details on this.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Prolonged Menstruation After Changing Birth Control Pills?

Brief Answer: 3weeks is long? How many pads do you change daily! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I have reviewed your information fully. Because you took pills for two months with no stop, the bleeding would be a lot heavier than before. However, 3weeks seems a png time and if this is more than spotting, I will say seek further examination and investigations. If it is only spotting, I will recommend that you go ahead and observe only and all will be normal. To prevent getting low blood, I will recommend that you take blood pills. Please, let me know what your decision is and obtain more details on this. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.