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What Causes Excessive Menstrual Bleeding After Intentionally Delaying Menstruation?

I purposefully skipped my period a few months back (kept taking my active pills from my pill pack) and didn t have my period that month. I planned on also skipping the next month, but I started my period on the day that I was supposed to start even though I was taking my active pills. I continued to take my active pills when I was on my period because I planned on skipping my period anyways. But my period that month lasted about 16 days...I assumed this was because I had two months worth of uterine lining built up so I didn t worry too much about it. This month I was technically supposed to start a week ago from when my last period started, but I haven t. Is it possible I m skipping my period this month because I had such a long period last month? Because even though my period STARTED over 28 days ago, it didn t end until a few weeks ago. Should I be worried or is this normal? And when should I expect my next period? I feel like my timing with my birth control pills are all messed up now.
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
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Hello,

The commonest cause of excessive menstrual bleeding is a hormonal imbalance. You are messed up with your intake of the birth control pills so it (hormones) could be a reason.

Medical conditions like uterine fibroid, endometrial polyps, endometriosis & adenomyosis may also cause heavy menstrual bleeding.

You are suggested to visit a gynecologist & get your pelvic examination done.
You may have to go through some blood & Imaging tests (USG uterus).

Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need medications, hormone therapy or surgery.

Stay well nourished, take protein, iron & calcium-rich food. You may also take vitamin supplements. Avoid addictions if any.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Menstrual Bleeding After Intentionally Delaying Menstruation?

Hello, The commonest cause of excessive menstrual bleeding is a hormonal imbalance. You are messed up with your intake of the birth control pills so it (hormones) could be a reason. Medical conditions like uterine fibroid, endometrial polyps, endometriosis & adenomyosis may also cause heavy menstrual bleeding. You are suggested to visit a gynecologist & get your pelvic examination done. You may have to go through some blood & Imaging tests (USG uterus). Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need medications, hormone therapy or surgery. Stay well nourished, take protein, iron & calcium-rich food. You may also take vitamin supplements. Avoid addictions if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician