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What Does Heavy Bleeding After Missing Birth Control Pill Indicate?
Question: I accidentally missed three birth control pills in a row, and am now having the heaviest bleeding I've had in almost three years. I missed the pills during my second week. Should I be worried, or is this somewhat normal? Also, I presume I probably won't get my period next Sunday?
Brief Answer:
This is due to withdrawal bleeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bleeding that you are having now is the withdrawal bleeding due to missing of pills. If you have resumed taking the pills then the bleeding will stop in next few days.
You may have a lighter period on your scheduled time. This withdrawal bleeding is not a substitute of a normal period.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
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
This is due to withdrawal bleeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bleeding that you are having now is the withdrawal bleeding due to missing of pills. If you have resumed taking the pills then the bleeding will stop in next few days.
You may have a lighter period on your scheduled time. This withdrawal bleeding is not a substitute of a normal period.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
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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