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What Causes Long Periods After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hello, I just got married 2 months back and took a birth control pill (ipill) for the first time. My periods were fine for the first month, however m having more than 10 days bleeding for my second period. My gynaec is out of town so cannot consult. Is it ok?? How long will it continue?
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Hallow Dear,

I-pill is a Progestational medicine. After its consumption, some amount of bleeding is known to occur few days later. The subsequent menses after also are known to get delayed - up to about a week or so. However, this is known only for the menses subsequent to the consumption of I-pill.

If you are having continued bleeding for more than 10 days 2 months after the consumption of I-pill, it is not due to I-pill, mostly you have developed hormonal imbalance.

Please take some Progestational preparation like Deviry to stop the bleeding after which, you may discontinue the pills. Within 4-7 days after discontinuation of the pills, you will again get some withdrawal bleeding which will be od o controlled degree and will stop within few days.

Please report to Gynaecologist.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Long Periods After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hallow Dear, I-pill is a Progestational medicine. After its consumption, some amount of bleeding is known to occur few days later. The subsequent menses after also are known to get delayed - up to about a week or so. However, this is known only for the menses subsequent to the consumption of I-pill. If you are having continued bleeding for more than 10 days 2 months after the consumption of I-pill, it is not due to I-pill, mostly you have developed hormonal imbalance. Please take some Progestational preparation like Deviry to stop the bleeding after which, you may discontinue the pills. Within 4-7 days after discontinuation of the pills, you will again get some withdrawal bleeding which will be od o controlled degree and will stop within few days. Please report to Gynaecologist. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri