Can Femilon For PCOS Cause Spotting?

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: I have pcos, last month my period came on 23, this month I started taking femilon from 19 th and from 21st I'm having spotting. I read that spotting is a common side effect of oc pills but I'm finding it embarrassing. Could it Be that I'm getting the normal period ( last month 23) even after starting femilon? Shall I have this spotting till I finish the pill pack?

I have stopped taking femilon from 28th and having moderate bleeding now but I have this fear that it won't stop by itself as in past I had to take medicine to stop bleeding , please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will stop on its own.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

The spotting that started is suggestive of a normal period. You should have started femilon form day 5 - 28th of last month.

Now that you have stopped taking do wait for at least 5-7 days and see if the bleeding stops on its own. Normal period usually stops on its own in few days. In case the bleeding continues or is heavy then consult a gynecologist for proper medicines.

Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 hours later)

Please tell a medicine if the bleeding doesn't stop on it's own

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pause MF and Femilon will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.

If the bleeding is persistent then you can have tablets like Pause MF twice a day and restart taking Femilon after 5 days. If the bleeding still persists then stronger prescription medicines will be needed.

Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 days later)

My doc told me to take tranexa for 2 days and wait . If the bleeding persists he told to take novelon from Wednesday for 21 days. Will it stop my bleeding ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it will help.

Detailed Answer:
Tranexa is same as Pause MF. The medicine suggested is correct. It will help in decreasing bleeding.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

It's the 4 th day of bleeding still there is no sign in decrease of flow. Please tell me how long does the withdrawal bleeding generally last ?? Am really getting anxious day by day

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually lasts for 5-7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding usually lasts for 5-7 days. This can be your regular period also. Just relax and do start with Tranexa in case you are passing clots daily.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T