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Should Iron Pill Dosage Be Increased Before Taking The Plan B Pill?
Question: Hello, I have Von Willebrand Disease and took Plan B pill once before and experience very heavy bleeding my next period. Would it be safe to take again? What do I do in order to take the Plan B pill again, without the heavy bleeding. That's what I'm worried about. Should increase my Iron pill intake before taking the Plan B pill? I'm worried but I need to take it. Please help.
Brief Answer:
plan the contraception
Detailed Answer:
HiXXXX
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Con Will I brand disease a problem of coagulation factor deficiency. Any bleeding can be uncontrollable in these patients.
You should take special precautions to avoid the conditions that can lead to excessive bleeding.
Plan B is not a routine contraceptive method but if you are within 72 hours then you can still resort to this. Earlier the better.
Next period is usually heavier so you may take mild procoagulant drugs under the supervision of a local physician just prior to next period.
This will protect you from excessive blood loss.
It is highly advisable that you choose a regular contraceptive if you have regular sex life.
You may use barrier methods like condoms for infrequent exposures.
Iron supplement is not needed.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
plan the contraception
Detailed Answer:
HiXXXX
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Con Will I brand disease a problem of coagulation factor deficiency. Any bleeding can be uncontrollable in these patients.
You should take special precautions to avoid the conditions that can lead to excessive bleeding.
Plan B is not a routine contraceptive method but if you are within 72 hours then you can still resort to this. Earlier the better.
Next period is usually heavier so you may take mild procoagulant drugs under the supervision of a local physician just prior to next period.
This will protect you from excessive blood loss.
It is highly advisable that you choose a regular contraceptive if you have regular sex life.
You may use barrier methods like condoms for infrequent exposures.
Iron supplement is not needed.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
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