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What Causes Withdrawal Bleeding While On Lo Loestrin Fe?

I have been taking birth control (Lo Loestirn Fe) for about 5 months now and still experience breakthrough bleeding when i am taking the active pills. I am often in discomfort and experience pain when urinating. Sometimes there is pink/brown discharge and I feel very caught off guard by this random bleeding. How can I stop this?
posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016
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Hello,

Unfortunately, breakthrough bleeding is a possible side effect of oral contraception and is not predicted and is difficult to control.
On the other hand, you will need to have a check to rule out other causes for the spotting .

You will need a gynecological examination, a pregnancy test and a transvaginal ultrasound. Probably the doctor will also order a pap smear and tests to rule out sexually transmitted diseases if he finds changes that justify these tests.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Withdrawal Bleeding While On Lo Loestrin Fe?

Hello, Unfortunately, breakthrough bleeding is a possible side effect of oral contraception and is not predicted and is difficult to control. On the other hand, you will need to have a check to rule out other causes for the spotting . You will need a gynecological examination, a pregnancy test and a transvaginal ultrasound. Probably the doctor will also order a pap smear and tests to rule out sexually transmitted diseases if he finds changes that justify these tests. I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician