What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding While On Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015

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Question : I started taking birth control almost four weeks ago and i started experiencing bleeding on friday and it hasn't stop what should i do?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As you started birth control pills regularly and if you are having light bleeding it can be a normal finding due to hormonal imbalance.
If the bleeding is heavy and you missed the pill( breakthrough bleeding) you should consult a Gynecologist and change the pill or take high dose pills.
So give more details about your pills and other symptoms.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 minutes later)

its a low dosage pill. I took the pill 4 hours late on Thursday and i started bleeding friday and its been getting heavier and cramping as well

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a Gynecologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for the response.
You should consult a Gynecologist and take high dose combined oral contraceptive pills to stop bleeding.
It is called breakthrough bleeding and it is a side effect of birth control pills.
You can take trapic-mf for bleeding and pain after consulting your treating doctor.
If you have no further questions and wants to close the discussion kindly accept my answer if found useful.
Thanks.
Good luck.
Regards

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