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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding While On Oral Contraceptives?

Hi! I am 27 yr. Old and a mother of two..i've been in oral contraceptive pill for almost 4 mos. now .My usual mens. Cycle was 4-5 day nd 30 day until the next and problem is just recently my menstrual flow is over 2 weeks now but with little amount..i dont feel anything unsual beside of what i've stated..pls do enlighten me with this ☺..
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As a physician, I would like to tell you that while on OC Pills what you experience is a withdrawal bleeding and not your regular menstruation. As you have stated that you just started taking pills 4 months back and it will take some time of about 6 to 8 months to adjust your body to the hormone.

Thus, I would suggest that you should wait for 6 to 8 months and if you still get scanty menstruation for more than 7 to 10 days even after that, you should contact your Md Ob/gy doctor as soon as possible.

Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice day.

Regards,
Dr. Abhijeet
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What Causes Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding While On Oral Contraceptives?

Hi, As a physician, I would like to tell you that while on OC Pills what you experience is a withdrawal bleeding and not your regular menstruation. As you have stated that you just started taking pills 4 months back and it will take some time of about 6 to 8 months to adjust your body to the hormone. Thus, I would suggest that you should wait for 6 to 8 months and if you still get scanty menstruation for more than 7 to 10 days even after that, you should contact your Md Ob/gy doctor as soon as possible. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice day. Regards, Dr. Abhijeet