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Should I Take My Last Pill If I Have Started Bleeding?

Hi i have started bleeding again today but still on my last pill in packet so bit early this happened last month too at exactly the same time. do i still take last pill as normal. also i am on anti inflammatory twice a day for ankylosing spondylitus would this affect my periods thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It is true that some anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics etc., can affect the efficacy of the hormone contraception and can lead to disturbance in the menstrual pattern. This is the most likely cause for the current scenario. Please go ahead with your course as usual. Contact your health care provider if this continues or if you have any prolonged, heavy, inter-menstrual bleeding for further evaluation and management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN
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Should I Take My Last Pill If I Have Started Bleeding?

Hello, It is true that some anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics etc., can affect the efficacy of the hormone contraception and can lead to disturbance in the menstrual pattern. This is the most likely cause for the current scenario. Please go ahead with your course as usual. Contact your health care provider if this continues or if you have any prolonged, heavy, inter-menstrual bleeding for further evaluation and management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Shanti Vennam, OBGYN