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What Causes Prolonged Period While On Birth Control?

I usually only get my period for 3-4 days. Now it s going on the 10th day. At first it was a normal period then it started to be just like spotting then a little more than spotting and now it s sort of bleeding regularly, but not a regular red color . I am on birth control . I have been doing everything I m supposed to with it. Why am I going in the 10th day of bleeding though? Why is it dis colored?
Fri, 22 May 2020
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Hi,

When you start taking birth control pills, you might not see regular periods for a few months. You might see irregular spotting, lighter periods than you are used to or a heavier flow, a longer or shorter period, or no periods at all for the first month or so. Your body needs to adjust and regularise the hormone levels. You can wait and watch the bleeding pattern in the next few cycles which will regularise with time.

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

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Prolonged Period While On Birth Control?

Hi, When you start taking birth control pills, you might not see regular periods for a few months. You might see irregular spotting, lighter periods than you are used to or a heavier flow, a longer or shorter period, or no periods at all for the first month or so. Your body needs to adjust and regularise the hormone levels. You can wait and watch the bleeding pattern in the next few cycles which will regularise with time. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician