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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Heavy Bleeding In Menstruation?
I am on birth control pills, had week off them last week, had regular light period tues-fri. Then tuesday morning woke up to dark blood, as the day progressed the amount of blood increased and it has now turned to bright read. Heavier then my regular period. What could be cause?
Mon, 21 Feb 2022
Hi,
Single hormone pills (with Progesterone only) can cause such bleeding as side effect. If bleeding is very heavy, it is better to get examined and have needful treatment according to cause.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Single hormone pills (with Progesterone only) can cause such bleeding as side effect. If bleeding is very heavy, it is better to get examined and have needful treatment according to cause.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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