
What Causes Clotted Menstrual Bleeding While On Birth Control Pill?

Investigate for uterine cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common side effect of all forms of hormonal contraception.
Although this bleeding is rarely dangerous, it is safer to evaluate the cause of bleeding.
Abnormal bleeding can also be a symptom of endometrial cancer, but OCPs are protective for endometrial cancer.
However, I would suggest you to go for tranvaginal ultrasound and endometrial biopsy to confirm.
Also, drugs like Advil can help to control bleeding.
A short term increase in estrogen dose can also help.
Progestin can increase the bleeding tendency.
Kindly discuss these issues with your doctor and do revert back.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.

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