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What Causes Delay In Periods After Taking Low Dose Birth Control Pill?
I am on a low dose hormone birth control I missed a few pills while i was on vacation :( took a pregnancy test which said negative and have been on my pills regularly every day for about 2 weeks now and I have had brown/sometimes red period blood. I have been on this low dose birth control pill for about a year and haven t had a period with it. How long will it take for my body to adjust to me being on the pill again after missing those few days?
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
Sometimes, emergency contraception can change the length of your monthly menstrual cycle, making your next period come as much as a week earlier or a week later than usual. The hormones in the pills can cause unexpected bleeding, but this is not a common or serious side effect. The side effects will probably go away at the next cycle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Sometimes, emergency contraception can change the length of your monthly menstrual cycle, making your next period come as much as a week earlier or a week later than usual. The hormones in the pills can cause unexpected bleeding, but this is not a common or serious side effect. The side effects will probably go away at the next cycle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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