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Does Low Estrogen Level Causes Slight Bleeding?

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015

Question: Im on pill for few years and after using a toilet I see light blood on the paper. Is it because of low eatrogen levels? Few years ago had a same thing

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
breakthrough bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to healthcare magic ,

This is a common finding in women who have been using oc pills for long. This is known as breakthrough bleeding which is classically experienced during mid cycle in women on oc pills and is one of the known side effect.
There is no real need to be concerned as this shall subside on its own in next few days. The bleeding is generally seen as spotting to mild discharge and not last for more than 3 days.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 minutes later)

Well this is 4th day but I experience it less than yesterday tbh. Is there a pill change needed or maybe give it a break for a while?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pill break advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Well the best would be to take a pill break for 3 months and take to another form of contraception, preferably barrier contraception and then you may restart your pills again. Complete the pack for this cycle and then next 3 months you can be pill free. Discuss with your treating doctor about the same.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E