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Does Birth Control Pill Cause Irregular Menstruation?
Question: I am on XXXXXXX & got my period about 10 days early. I still have my period & am meant to only start my active pills today. Should I go straight onto a new pack.Also, is it normal to be bleeding so early? I havent been having any intercourse
Brief Answer:
Irregularities in menses are seen with pills and second cycle pill can be s
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
Hormonal imbalances are the usual finding with the majority of the pills during the initial months. This usually clears up as the body gets adjusted to the medication. Thus, irregular menstruation, continuous spotting, breakthrough bleeds, heavy and early periods are experienced in the early phase of pill usage.
If you have not missed the pill in last cycle and haven't been having any sexual activity, you may start the pill again for the second cycle. If the period does not subside even with proper pill intake, you should see a specialist for further evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Irregularities in menses are seen with pills and second cycle pill can be s
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
Hormonal imbalances are the usual finding with the majority of the pills during the initial months. This usually clears up as the body gets adjusted to the medication. Thus, irregular menstruation, continuous spotting, breakthrough bleeds, heavy and early periods are experienced in the early phase of pill usage.
If you have not missed the pill in last cycle and haven't been having any sexual activity, you may start the pill again for the second cycle. If the period does not subside even with proper pill intake, you should see a specialist for further evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response.
My only concern is that I have been on the pill for 18 months now...
My only concern is that I have been on the pill for 18 months now...
Brief Answer:
Irregularities can occur any time,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good to hear from you.
Irregularities are more common during initial period but irregularities can occur anytime. So as suggested earlier, if you have not missed the pill and no sexual activity in last month as informed by you. I think you should go for next cycle of pills as scheduled.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Irregularities can occur any time,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good to hear from you.
Irregularities are more common during initial period but irregularities can occur anytime. So as suggested earlier, if you have not missed the pill and no sexual activity in last month as informed by you. I think you should go for next cycle of pills as scheduled.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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