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What Could Cause Abnormal Menstrual Bleed?

Help. just started sprintec..? Okay...well I hope someone out there can help me and make sure I'm not dying. Well i have been on the birthcontrol sprintec for almost two months. I have been sexually active on it and taking it everyday. Some days I take it at wrong times I know bad:| anyways for a little over a week I've been continuously bleeding ALOT of bright red blood. Its like bright not dark and it just pores out of me.I need help I know.but im scarred to go to the doctor. Also I've been having a fever, stomach pains, and awful headaches. Any advice would be appreciated

Mon, 2 May 2022
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Hi,

Sprintec is a combined contraceptive. It needs to be taken sincerely at fixed time daily for having desired effect. It seems you have taken the pills irregularly that can cause hormonal imbalance with bleeding irregularity. But in case of missing pills, there is possibility of conception with nonviable pregnancy which starts aborting which explains heavy bleeding you have.

Similarly few more gynecological conditions can cause heavy bleeding All of these need to be excluded. Please consult your gynecologist for physical examination followed by investigations like USG pelvis to find the cause and advise you specific treatment. *Home care till then, take rest, have light nourishing diet, drink sufficient water, keep good genital hygiene and take over the counter Cap. Meftal spas 1 cap twice a day.

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

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Could Cause Abnormal Menstrual Bleed?

Hi, Sprintec is a combined contraceptive. It needs to be taken sincerely at fixed time daily for having desired effect. It seems you have taken the pills irregularly that can cause hormonal imbalance with bleeding irregularity. But in case of missing pills, there is possibility of conception with nonviable pregnancy which starts aborting which explains heavy bleeding you have. Similarly few more gynecological conditions can cause heavy bleeding All of these need to be excluded. Please consult your gynecologist for physical examination followed by investigations like USG pelvis to find the cause and advise you specific treatment. *Home care till then, take rest, have light nourishing diet, drink sufficient water, keep good genital hygiene and take over the counter Cap. Meftal spas 1 cap twice a day. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician