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Spotting With Brownish Blood After Taking Mercilon. Is This Normal And Should I Change The Dosage?
I have been taking Mercilon contraceptive pill, mainly prescribed to ease my period pain and shorten the 7 day length of them (I am only 17 and started 3 years ago).
This 21 day pack runs out tomorrow, but I've been slightly spotting with brownish blood.. It's not loads to leak, but it's enough to have to wear a pad to be safe.
I was wondering if this is normal as this is my first month taking Mercilon? Also, whether I should skip the 7 day break and go straight onto the next 21 day pack (then take the break - as suggested on the NHS website?
Thank you for your time and help!
This 21 day pack runs out tomorrow, but I've been slightly spotting with brownish blood.. It's not loads to leak, but it's enough to have to wear a pad to be safe.
I was wondering if this is normal as this is my first month taking Mercilon? Also, whether I should skip the 7 day break and go straight onto the next 21 day pack (then take the break - as suggested on the NHS website?
Thank you for your time and help!
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
hello there!
21 days medicine with 7 days placebo are there for a reson. Dont skip the dose. And it is normal. Dont self medicate yourself. See the Gynecologist if you have any worries. But this break is to allow menses to happen.
Rest every thing is fine. No worries.Plus early age menses are this way. the more you grow adult the more easy they will become
Good Luck
S khan
21 days medicine with 7 days placebo are there for a reson. Dont skip the dose. And it is normal. Dont self medicate yourself. See the Gynecologist if you have any worries. But this break is to allow menses to happen.
Rest every thing is fine. No worries.Plus early age menses are this way. the more you grow adult the more easy they will become
Good Luck
S khan
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