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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!
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
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
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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