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As Iam Taking Althea Pill My Periods Is Irregular Why Is It ?
hi. im 20 and my doctor advice me to take althea pill this is my 1st time of using this pill and my doc. haven t told me to stop after 21 days of using pill i haven t stop at 21days and now its my 27th day and still taking it and i m experiencing menstrual irregularities. it stops and comes back for a day what should i do?
Tue, 9 Aug 2011
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Dr. Naresh Ruparelia's
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Hi Well come to Hcm. Althea pills is to be taken for 21 days from starting of your period. Normal cycle usually starts in tablet free days, but you have not discontined
on 21days,So better you discontinue it start again with new cycle and follow the in
struction in pill leaflets
on 21days,So better you discontinue it start again with new cycle and follow the in
struction in pill leaflets
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