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Is This Normal Of Getting Heavier Periods When Taking Mercilon

I was on Microgynam for 21 days, and then put on Mercilon for 21 days after the emotional side effects became too much on the former. However, I have been bleeding constantly through both sets of pills, despite taking them at the same time each day. The bleeding got heavier with Mercilon, and for weeks I have had what feels like a light period every day. The last two weeks it has got heavier still. Is this normal? I am coming off it tomorrow as I also have strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, aches, constant mild cramps and enlarged sore breasts. I know I should give it three months, but it is affecting my life to the point where I feel I can t function and am concerned about my mental state. I have never felt so low before, and am normally quite a calm and rational person, so can only attribute it to the pill. Any advice would be much appreciated!
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Hormonal changes are responsible for the side effects caused by contraceptives. Nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding and mood changes are some of the common side effects of the drug. I would recommend you to wait for two more cycles after which your body will adjust to the newer hormone levels and the side effects will usually start decreasing. In case of persisting symptoms alternate low dose hormonal contraceptives can be considered.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Is This Normal Of Getting Heavier Periods When Taking Mercilon

Hi, Hormonal changes are responsible for the side effects caused by contraceptives. Nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding and mood changes are some of the common side effects of the drug. I would recommend you to wait for two more cycles after which your body will adjust to the newer hormone levels and the side effects will usually start decreasing. In case of persisting symptoms alternate low dose hormonal contraceptives can be considered. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician