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Having Month Long Period With Apri, Just Switched From Reclipsin. Can Again Switch Pills?

I have recently started birth control Apri about 15 days ago, I used the first day start method and I am still on my period.
I have recently been on Reclipsin however I stopped that a few months ago, and switch to Apri, when I was on reclipsin my period had lasted 23 days. I really just want to stop bleeding so I can get on with everything, but don't know if I should switch pills again, wait it out, or start taking the inactive pills a week early
I also pretty much need to be on the pill because I cant afford BCP and am only on the pill because it is covered by Obamacare.
Please help me! I really don't want to continue having a month long period, its miserable!
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Changing the birth control pill can cause some hormonal imbalances causing a prolonged bleeding. You can change the pills and take some hemostyptics after consulting your gynecologist to stop the bleeding.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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Having Month Long Period With Apri, Just Switched From Reclipsin. Can Again Switch Pills?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Changing the birth control pill can cause some hormonal imbalances causing a prolonged bleeding. You can change the pills and take some hemostyptics after consulting your gynecologist to stop the bleeding. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal , drrakhitayal@gmail.com