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Is Unusually Long Menstruation While On Plan-B Normal?
Question: i took the plan b and my cycle is longer than usually and the consistency has been all over the place. it was light and red then dark brown and now cherry red. now it is bright red and when i pee its like fresh blood. now it is been 10 days and my period is usually 7 days. how long can this cycle last
Brief Answer:
Can persist for 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The change in the bleeding pattern and the longer cycle that you are having is due to the effect of the plan B. This is suggestive of a mild hormonal disturbance caused by the pill. The cycle can last for 2 weeks. There can be a mild brownish spotting also. In case the bleeding is heavier or persistent then you can start with a combined oral pill to stop the bleeding.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Can persist for 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The change in the bleeding pattern and the longer cycle that you are having is due to the effect of the plan B. This is suggestive of a mild hormonal disturbance caused by the pill. The cycle can last for 2 weeks. There can be a mild brownish spotting also. In case the bleeding is heavier or persistent then you can start with a combined oral pill to stop the bleeding.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Dr. Yogesh D
when will i know the cycle will be alsmost done since the bleeding pattern is all over the place?
Brief Answer:
The periods ends when the bleeding stops completely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The period will be over only when the bleeding stops completely. There can be a mild spotting for 2-3 days before the bleeding stops completely. The change in pattern of bleeding is due to the hormonal disturbance.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
The periods ends when the bleeding stops completely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The period will be over only when the bleeding stops completely. There can be a mild spotting for 2-3 days before the bleeding stops completely. The change in pattern of bleeding is due to the hormonal disturbance.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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