Abnormal Bleeding After Birth Control Pills - Contraception Side Effects | Doctor Explains ALL

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hey ladies, if this was ever an issue to deal with I’d love to hear from you: how did you manage menstrual cycle problems on the pill? What are your questions about emergency birth control? Got a question on this or other topics? Then book a one To one chat with Dr Sylvia - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments

[@breebaby98]

I was on a very low dose pill and having irregular bleeding almost every day for 4 months. So I’ve switched to a higher dose triphasic pill and been on it for 4 months now as well. The bleeding is now even worse and accompanied with severe cramps. I think I am going to quit taking it.

[@feronachapman9569]

Hi I have been bleeding for 2 months now after stopping the birth control injection almost 2 years now. It have been like this ever since in and out. What can I do to have my normal period back?

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@feronachapman9569 Hi, thanks for your question. To be very clear - you've used the injection for 2 years, and then stopped taking it 2 months (8 weeks) ago - do I have that correct? I'm sorry you are struggling with your cycle getting back to normal. In these cases, we would usually first check the bleeding is not happening as a result of problems like an infection or other cause of irregular vaginal bleeding so it's important you speak to your doctor so tests like vaginal swabs can be checked or your cervical screening status looked at. If all that is clear then we can focus on the effect of the injection hormone. Firstly, as you may be aware it's not unusual for the injection method to cause disruption to the menstrual periods. This can happen both while you are taking it and for some time afterwards. It can take about 3-4 months for the effects of the hormone to completely leave your system after you have stopped taking it. I suspect this may be why your cycle has not yet returned to normal. You can give it a few more weeks to allow it to settle down. Alternatively, if you are getting very heavy or disruptive bleeding that interferes with your activities, you can speak to your doctor about medicine to lessen the bleeding for a short while (if that is appropriate for you) as you wait for things to return to normal. Best Wishes.

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@breebaby98 Sorry to hear about your experience - sadly it may not be an option for some woman thanks to side effects. Hope things have calmed down for you now.

[@breebaby98]

@@AskAwayHealth everything is great now! I decided to wait it out another month and haven’t had anymore issues.

[@davidkieghe3162]

Useful topic - many ladies are put off birth control altogether thanks to the side effects. Learning some of the reasons and how to address them can help get over the frustration of irregular bleeding on the pill.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Absolutely! Most women with light irregular bleeding and no other abnormality only need to persevere for 3-4 months; and it settles. But it’s important to check each woman independently and not miss more serious issues. Thanks for watching 👏🏽

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Important topic and video, especially for younger women.Completely agree with highlighting that it won't protect against STDs... curiously there are misconceptions about this.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you so much, yes I think a lot of people still get it mixed up but hopefully we can get the information across in videos like these.

[@UniqueSpace1]

Thanks Dr Sylvia for always giving out details educative, easy to understand health informations.The Lord will reward you.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you sis, I’m glad it’s making the grade 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Very comprehensive overview of why abnormal bleeding might happen while on a BCP. Thank you, Dr. Sylvia!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you for watching!

[@NewwinePlatter]

Thanks so much Askaway health for bringing this on , this is a pertinent issue in Women's health and can be challenging for both patient and Dr. I have certainly learnt going for increased oestrogen COCP in women with erractic bleeding or doing Back to back for 3/12, would also exclude other pathologies.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Ah, glad it’s helped! Thanks for watching 😊

[@abdul6873]

Excellent presentation and it is a common concern, thanks for the summary at end and ways to approach its treatment

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you , you’re much appreciated 😊👏🏽

[@aprilzyrranotarion8952]

Hello! I hope you'll notice my question. I just started taking my birth control pills when I started my menstruation, now it's my 11th pill and I still experience bleeding. Although it is not heavy, sometimes it's like a spot and sometimes are like small blood clots. May I know if this is normal to experience for first a first timer? Thank you for acknowledging!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello April, thanks for watching - I hope the video provided you some value. I would need to know which pill you are taking and other aspects of your medical background to answer this. Yes, it is common for a change to the bleeding pattern when you first start the contraception pill, but of course we need to make sure it's nothing else causing the problem. You can schedule a one to one chat with me here to discuss this better - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments Thanks

[@aprilzyrranotarion8952]

@@AskAwayHealth Thank you so much for your time! ❤

[@zaharamitchell1743]

@@AskAwayHealth Hello, I've been experiencing the same thing as April its my first time and my pill is Lindynette 20, I started it on 24th September when my menstruation started and since then I haven't stop bleed but its not heavy... I understand your reply to April but I would like to know if I should change my pill or stop it..... I'm worried that I may be harming myself... In hopes I'm not to late for a reply your advise would be most appreciated.

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@zaharamitchell1743 Hi - it's pretty much the same advice. You can change Lindynette to another low dose pill but you may get the same side effects. Stopping the pill may place you at risk of unwanted pregnancy. The fact is that most ladies will experience irregular bleeding for the first 3 months as a pill side effect. Yes, we do want you to check in with your doctor if the bleeding is severe, painful or happens after sex, but mostly it's the pill effect and should settle. If you are thinking of changing/stopping do consider the alternatives/implication. You can schedule a chat to discuss this further using the link on our website, thanks

[@zaharamitchell1743]

@@AskAwayHealth Thank you🙂

[@abisisuconcepts1587]

Very enlightening and revealing. Thank you AskAwayHealth.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thank you! Good to know you found it useful.

[@mansipoojan4438]

Hello doctor,I got depoprovera shot on 20th of June this year and after having this first shot I had periods on 19th of July,and from 19th July till now I m bleeding and spotting regularly,but one week ago I called my doctor and I said her about this bleeding, that I am very fed up this bleeding, she recommended me desorex pills and from last week I m having these pills,but still bleeding, Please tell me doctor what to so now,when will this bleeding stop.

[@polinarebeka5007]

Thank you very much Dr.Sylvia for covering this topic! And what about the reasons of bleeding after emergency contraception pills?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Polina, thanks so much for watching, I’m glad you found it useful! Yes the hormones in the EC pill can sometimes lead to abnormal bleeding too and I have a video on that due out soon - I’ll tag you once it’s published. Best wishes!

[@polinarebeka5007]

@@AskAwayHealth thank you very much! Looking forward to watching the next video!

[@kenethhoffman5512]

what can my wife do to stop bleeding after depo injection

[@frlynda]

great information. tq Dr. Sylvia. I have been taking Yasmin (to treat my long menstrual ) for one cycle and experience heavy bleeding on the second day of my 7-day break. i am not sure if this is not uncommon but i hope it will get better

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, thanks - it's not unusual to have irregular flow when you first start a new pill for some ladies and it should settle down. If there are other symptoms like pain, fever or it's getting very heavy, see a Dr.

[@DENTOSTORM]

A lot of teenagers/young ladies are oblivious of these. All they are concerned about is finding the easiest method to prevent pregnancy.....using pills

[@AskAwayHealth]

Yes. Getting birth control right is key. There’s quite a lot of misconception - hoping to tackle more of them in coming videos . Thanks for watching

[@missGGG]

How can i stop this bleeding, everytime i stop the pill i start bleeding even for a whole month and i want to stop birth control completely... please help...

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@worriedmomma]

@missGGG did you stop taking pills ..I am experiencing the same

[@Khgirl-cd5vn]

Hi, I was also experiencing the same issue after taking birth control pills. The thing that helped get my menstrual cycle back to normal was taking Tranexamic Acid

[@dr.turkan452]

Dr, Slyvia please help meI used implant for 2.5 months, bleeding lasted for 2 months and I had to remove it. I have been using low dose contraceptive pill since May 25. My bleeding continues. Will the 3 months getting used to the birth control pill shorten with the implant? can it only last 1 month? As a result, I bled with implants for 2 months. If not, will it last for 3 months?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello, sorry 🙁to hear you are struggling with irregular bleeding after the implant. It can sometimes happen and one treatment is using a combined pill to make the bleeding pattern a bit regular and less heavy. Most times the combined pill should do this within the first 1-2 months, so I hope you will get some relief pretty soon. Best wishes

[@NatashaBorgorez]

Hello! Thank you for the video, it was very informative. I take combined pills that contain 30 mg ethinylestradiol and 150 mg levonorgestrel. I haven't had a 7-day break and now I've had constant bleeding for 2 months. Is it okay or do I definitely have to have a 7-day break? And what do I do if I continuously take it?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Natalie, thank you for watching and your question. Taking the combined pill without the standard 7 day break after 21 days is one of the 'new' regimes that are thought could help reduce irregular bleeding. But taking the pills that way can have unpredictable bleeding patterns. The studies suggest that breakthrough bleeding when you are using this method (without the 7 day break) can be heavy initially but later reduces over time. If the constant bleeding does not bother you - you can continue for another month to see if the bleeding settles. Or you may carry on for another one week, then take a 1 week break. This is called the extended cycle regimen (9 weeks of the pill then 1 week break). Third, using it continuously for 6 months or longer is possible, and the research suggests no adverse effects. The recommendations when you do so include - monitoring any new symptoms - like Headaches, check blood pressure, weight, checking for breast lumps and other safety checks etc. It's good to speak about this at length with your own practitioner who knows your medical background - or you can have a one to one chat with me - link here: bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments Best Wishes

[@NatashaBorgorez]

@@AskAwayHealth You can't possibly imagine how much you've just helped me. Thank you so much! I'll book an online appointment with you if something goes wrong still. Enjoy your weekend :)

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@NatashaBorgorez I'm pleased to hear that! Best Wishes.

[@yanishagill7680]

Exactly the Problem I was having and it's putting a wedge in my marriage we haven't had sex in 2mths cause the bleeding or bleeding when active

[@NatashaBorgorez]

@@yanishagill7680 Hey, after having this conversation in the thread, I decided to give myself a 2-day pill break each time my contraceptive pills would end. I've been following this plan for over a year now, and it's helped me get rid of constant bleeding. If it does happen, then it'll be either on the last day of the pill break or on the first/second day of taking a new pack of contraceptive pills.

[@tashthai5625]

What do I do? I’ take the mini pill I’ve always had my monthly periods and been taking this pill for 2 years no concerns or any problems, and this month the period was late by a month and 2 weeks and then it started and it’s been bleeding for 8 days now which is strange usually on my 7th day the period will start finishing, and it’s still continuing? I don’t really understand as I haven’t missed any pills. What do I do?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello @TashThaispice thank you for your question. Irregular bleeding on the pill is a recognised side effect of the mini pill; regardless it’s important to check for other reasons when there is a sudden change like this. I think you should see your GP/Family Dr/Gynaecologist to get more details/examine/ run some tests. Pregnancy and a sexually transmitted infections, we know; are common reasons for sudden changes in menstrual pattern whilst on contraception. They will look into this as well as your cervical screening status and could decide on other exam or tests. If there is no abnormality then it will most likely be the pill effect and if the bleeding pattern doesn’t settle, you could look at alternatives. But for now, please see your Dr to look into further details we are not able to explore here. If you wished, you could send an email on [e-mail] to chat more. Best wishes!

[@oindrilabose8975]

After taking i pill, so much less bleeding on periods is normal?

[@oceanlover2544]

After stopping this medicine how many day it takes to beeling time can u tell me? (mensuration)

[@haleymvaughn]

Do you have any information regarding mid-cycle spotting that lasts anywhere from 5 - 11 days? This began occurring after quitting the birth control pills. Thank you for your help!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Haley, mid cycle bleeding can happen occasionally in some women, usually light brief duration - not more than 2/3 days long. Mostly it's harmless, but any form of bleeding in between periods should be discussed with your Dr so you are clear about the cause and do any tests if needed. To help you clarify your symptoms further, please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@funmilolaabiola-kuti3787]

Very Very educative.Thank you Dr

[@AskAwayHealth]

You’re welcome Thank you for taking time to have a look at the video 😊

[@kyrgyzsnaps8350]

Hello doctor..im a patient of PCOS. My Period was late, and my doctor suggested duphaston tab for 10 days.and on the 10 th day i got my period. From The first day of the bleeding i leave duphaston and started dimia (Bc pill). And its 11 th day.im still bleeding... Taking pause tablet to stop the bleed...but no result...still bleeding...its so much frustrating 😔 What can i do now doctor?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello, sorry to hear you are having these issues with the periods. There are a few considerations here and not possible to discuss them on the youtube comments platform. If you like, you can schedule a one: one chat with me to look into this properly - here's the link bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments. Best Wishes

[@rinpio1199]

I am bleeding too much with pain... What should I do? I ask my OB she said take painkiller only and use transamic acid to help stop bleeding

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Rin, I'm sorry things aren't going too well for now - could you send us an email 📥 [e-mail] so we can get a little more information about things and help you better? Thanks

[@marissaschneider9966]

Hello, I need some adviceeeee.... I was on the same birth control for 7 years and all of a sudden I started to have decent amounts of irregular bleeding. I just recently switched birth control from Tri Lo Marzia to Levonorgesterel which is a continuous three-pack birth control. I just started my 6th week and I am still bleeding but it is bleeding less than previously which is good but I just want to stop bleeding :( Do you know the common time it takes for women to stop bleeding while taking this birth control?? Thank you Dr.Sylvia.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, thanks for watching . I'd need some more details to respond to this: please use this link to send it through to our email service - askawayhealth.org/email-service/ Best wishes

[@OlliMonke]

I am on a continuous progesterone only pill. If i take a break will my withdrawl bleeding happen in like 2-5 days??? Even tho i’m on a mini pill and not a combined pill

[@That_Idi0tt]

I have a very important question that has been stressing me out really badly and i need an answer. So I am on northindrone (a progesterone only pill) So it worked great the first couple months and then about a month ago i started spotting/ break thru bleeding. I’ve been spotting for a month now. Sometimes a gush of blood will come out then quit after that.. Then happen again the next day. Please help i’m very worried and this is ruining my life

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, thanks for reaching out - can you use this link for questions to our email service - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4DQf36YrJ2bg8U

[@Rivertowner]

Using low dose birth control pills during late menopause and having irregular, random and heavy bleeding. Also having adenomyosis. Any advice !?

[@PaulPeixoto]

Great job. Keep it up!

[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks!

[@sophilandgren1046]

Thanks doctor for sharing your knowledge with us I have started cerazette for around 3 weeks , but it has been a few days that I have been bleeding. Could you please help me

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Sophie, you’re welcome. It’s quite common to experience a change to your bleeding pattern after starting a new form of contraception including the pill. Often, if it’s not distressing or very inconvenient, we recommend staying on the method because, in a majority of ladies, it does appear to settle down. If it’s heavy or you are getting abdominal/pelvic pain and any other form of ill health, though, please speak with your doctor to check things over. Best wishes,

[@sophilandgren1046]

@@AskAwayHealth 🙏🙏🙏

[@florprz]

Hi I hope you see my question i’ve been taking birth control pilss for over a year, and have had a regular cycle. I recently started spotting 2 weeks after my regular period at the end of my pill pack, and i always take the whole last row of pilss. What could this be?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, There are a few possible causes which I mention in the video. In your case, I think more details about your situation - medical history, general health etc would be useful - please see your doctor or if you want to chat about it with me you can do so here - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments. Best wishes

[@mariahjade7031]

Hey! I hope you can answer this. I was on a mini pill for about 10 years and I was taking it continuously. I had a withdraw bleed and then I just had my first natural period after and it was light and shorter. I had one day of spotting then bled for two days. Is this normal? Will it get longer in time?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Jade Thanks for writing in. Sorry but I’m not very clear on the timeline of events for when you had a change in bleeding. Have you stopped the minipill after 10 years - is this when the spotting happened? What was your bleeding pattern like while on the minipill? This info can help a little to decide if something is amiss. Thanks

[@Motivation.King-YT]

Hello doctor I'm was taking microval pill for 1year now no bleeding, but now I have started bleeding twice a week before monthend is it normal please help I'm worried

[@shallydaimari141]

Mam should I continue taking pill in abnormal bleeding

[@divyaroopkumar2444]

I stoped taking novelon ( combined harmone pills) stoped the pill completely in mid pack due to health issues...( Head ache high bp)... Had withdrwal bleeding after 7 days stoping pills( for3 days)... When will i get my nxt period...

[@AskAwayHealth]

Can't predict when your period will return. The effects of the combined pill typically wear off quickly, so the period should return within a few weeks. Please see your doctor for prolonged delays beyond 4-6 weeks

[@mellisabanda8173]

Thank you Dr Slyvia. I have been taking the Yasmin pill for the past two months. I have not taken any break in between the pills. The past 3 days l started spotting with some brown discharge and now its pink with tiny parts of stretchy blood clots. What could be the reason for this?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello @Mellisa Banda There are many reasons for Breakthrough Bleeding while you are on the pill. They could be pill side effect, pregnancy, infection or other conditions where the tissue in the womb/vagina has changed. The reason will be different from one woman to another which is why its best to have a discussion to get some more details specific to you. You can schedule a 1:1 chat with me here if you'd like to do so - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments Best wishes!

[@daenerys1480]

Hello whats the update to you? I also have brown spotting rn and I’m confused if I am pregnant of effect of stoppijg the pills. PT tested negative but will try again next days

[@Brilliantvibesfromyou]

From Yesterday I stopped taking my PCO medicine provided by my doctor because it was a continuously bleeding for 9 long days 😭...i want to switch to homeopathic medicine ... please suggest me what should I do

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello, please see my answer on your other post. Cheers

[@shivanshyt272]

Taken 1 or 2 pills then discontinued.. now having continues abnormal bleeding since 2 months .. what can I do ? Start taking pills again

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hey there, I’m sorry to hear your challenge with this - it can be distressing when the pill side effects happen. Could you let me know if you are referring to emergency or regular pills? I’d recommend you send an email to [e-mail] with further details so we can look at possible causes for irregular bleeding. I would have expected a normal period by now if you only had a couple of pills. Best wishes.

[@shivanshyt272]

@@AskAwayHealth thanks alot for quick reply 🙏.... I had taken a normal Pill (pack of 30 tablet) ..I will send all the details through email.. Please guide me there because I am on prescribed medication since last week too but that's not working at all

[@daenerys1480]

How can you describe the abnormal bleeding

[@abbeydawn7136]

@@shivanshyt272 heyy what's your update

[@sakshijain3515]

Hi mam … great video I took emergency ipill (levonorgestrel tablets 1.5mg) today after 8 days of taking ipill also I didn’t get any withdrawal bleeding…is that okay ?? I took it on 20april and my period date is 8 th !

[@alexbtch3121]

Hi, if i had withdrawal bleeding after active pills, means im not pregnant?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Only if you’ve taken the pills correctly and not missed any during which time you also had sex. If you’ve been taking them as directed then the withdrawal bleeding usually means the pills are doing the job. Thanks

[@shikhapandey690]

I only seen spotting of bloods in my urin....it is after 1 week after taking i pill.....spot may also considered as withdrawal bleeding????

[@AskAwayHealth]

There may be different reasons to have blood in the urine - it may be from withdrawal bleeding or other causes. Please send more information here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@fathimajahangir9593]

I take contraceptive pill for 6 months and now i am stoped it,,, but now my periods are irregular since 1 month? What the reason? Now i am trying for a baby? Is any problem indicated here

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hey Fathima, it can be an effect of the pill. But it could also be other causes - you should speak to your doctor to discuss any other symptoms and consider if you need to have any tests. Best Wishes

[@daenerys1480]

Hi whats the update? I am experiencing the same

[@JenniferBendana-p7l]

Hello ma'am im not active in sex..no sex for 1week can I stop take the pills..im safe for get pregnant?thanks u hope u notice my question

[@flashbacktv388]

Hi, I had unprotected sex on the 17th of September and I took 1 tablet of Poster levonorgestrel 0.75mg. The next day, I started spotting brownish red at the first 9 days with mild stomach pain but now, being the 12th day, the spotting is yellow in color and the stomach pain continues. Please what is wrong with my body I'm scared.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, without more info like your menstrual cycle and other personal history that’s inappropriate for KZbin, I can’t say what the problem may be. See your Dr or schedule a chat here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/ Thanks

[@nazhatsultan]

Hello! I am 18 year's old.. At age of 15 I had a tumor on my left ovary and got it removed. 2 months ago I was diagnosed with PCOS on right overy.. the symptoms are whole month bleeding, pain, hair loss, over weight.while going to doctor I was bleeding for 2 months. After taking 2-3 birth control pill bleeding stopped. It was 28 pill course. 4 pills are white.. I think I was supposed to get period on those 4 days but I didn't get it. When I started taking next packet, after taking 1 pill I get my period and it's beed 14 days but it still not stopping. Can you please tell me if this is normal.

[@missGGG]

I have the same issue, i never went for a check up though

[@syrakhan1792]

Mam please answer I need your help 🙏. Can implantation bleeding can come even after withdrawal bleeding after intake of ipill or is it the implantation bleeding I'm suffering from 14 days. Because in first five days I have red bleeding but now it's Brown and pinkish color, also I'm feeling feverish and breast tenderness and whole body pain. Please clear my doubt i request you😔🙏

[@daenerys1480]

Update? Feeling the same 🥺

[@CreativeEye22]

Hi, I'm from India, 37, unmarried and sexually inactive. I watched a video on optional period (once in 3 months) and decided to go for it. My gynecologist prescribed Ovulac LD (0.02mg Ethinyl Estradiol + 0.15mg Desogestrel) from the 1st day of period and to continue for 84 days, then to give a 5 days gap and to start again on the 6th day. I started on the 1st day, but after the regular 5 days, spotting continued till the 8th day which is today. Is it normal? Should I stop the current one and change the dosage? Or will the spotting go away eventually? If it's normal, for how long should I expect the spotting?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@wavee2496]

Ma'am I am taking Diana 35 ..my periods has gone 5-6 days ago but still there is 1&2 drops of dry blood come daily out of the vagina ...is it normal or not..?

[@coralharewood8058]

Hi, my name is coral, im using femiane pillls and expericing regular bleeding every day, what is the cause of it and should i stop taking them

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Coral, Femiane is a low dose combined birth control pill. These medicines could disrupt a woman's cycle especially when she first starts taking them. Your symptoms can depend on a lot of things - I'd recommend you speak with your Dr or nurse to evaluate the symptoms. If you'd like to discuss further with me, please use the link here to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@ladymeow01]

I took the pill first day of my period and I didnt stop bleeding for 18 days and then it stoped for maybe 3 days then after the 21 days pack i got withdrawal bleeding and it was soo heavy with blood clot ! I didnt take another pack Iam afraid i am damaging my body 😅

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi ladymeow01 (what a fun name😀!) Thanks for watching and writing in - I’m so sorry to hear your bleeding problems with the pill - sadly one of the well known side effects. I hope it’s not left you feeling too ill? Could you tell me which pill it is causing the problem? In this answer, I’ll assume it’s the combined pill - Thankfully there are options. Once we’re sure it’s not related to any other problem, we do know that some of the pill side effects *may* settle after 3-4 months though it’s not guaranteed. 1. You can speak to your Dr about an alternative pill. Sometimes taking one with less hormone gives lower side effects and still does the job. 2. It’s possible to take the pill back to back for 2-3 months at a time which may reduce the bleeding so that in 12 weeks there is only one opportunity to bleed. And the body’s response may be a less heavy bleed by then as it’s become used to the pill effect. 3. Of course you can look at a totally different method - the major risk would be if you continued to have very heavy bleeding causing anaemia, but you are unlikely to be having any more damage to your organs than the next lady taking the pill and not experiencing such heavy bleeding. So these are just a few options, do let me know what you think. Cheers

[@abbeydawn7136]

Update?

[@daenerys1480]

Hello maam. I used OCP for 3months and stopped after finishing my last pack. My first months off the pill, i had an actual period which has continuous flow with slight PMS, now I am on my 2nd month off the pill and I am only having brown spotting my 3 days now. I am confused if I could be pregnant or is it just a possible side effect of getting off the pill. Pls help me.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Magsx, when you are taking the pill, your natural hormones are temporarily switched off. As soon as you stop the pill, your natural hormones start working again, but it may take a few weeks to get back into a regular bleeding pattern. So yes, you may be having pill side effects on your bleeding pattern. If you’ve had sex without protection, pregnancy is possible. You should do a pregnancy test if that’s the case, and if negative, continue watching your flow for another 2-3 weeks and see your doctor if it’s still irregular or you are feeling unwell. All the best

[@daenerys1480]

@@AskAwayHealth thank you so much. Truly appreciated 🥺❤️

[@simrannoorin7510]

​@@daenerys1480hello same problem with me can u pls clear my doubt I also take 3 month pack after stopping I got my first period 15 days late but my second period comes only with brown discharge no regular flow is this my second period or when did u get ur Second period pls help me I have to travel and iam very stressed

[@Daisyd_lps]

How many days Do you start bleeding after stopping the pill

[@AskAwayHealth]

It varies from woman to woman, but mostly after stopping the combined or mini pill, your cycle returns within 4-6 weeks on average.

[@OlliMonke]

@@AskAwayHealthWhat about the withdrawl bleed that you should get a couple days after stopping the pill?

[@tangecholima]

​@@OlliMonkehi when you stop taking pill,the day your period come also spotting?

[@niveazambrana5681]

Hi there. Been experiencing continuous light bleeding for almost a month now since my period came. And anytime this week im expecting my period again since im now on a 7-day pill break. diane pills user here. My tv utz came out clear. Im worried when it’s gonna stop. My ob prescribed me with tranexamic acid but it didnt help to stop. Will it just stop on its own? Hope you can help me with my concern. Thank you.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@abbeydawn7136]

Hi! It's been 1 month since I stopped my pills and got my normal period today, however the bleeding is quite heavy and with painful cramps, is this normal?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Abbey, if you've had unprotected sex at any time since stopping the pill, then please do a pregnancy test. Sometimes bleeding can be heavy after coming off the pill (don't forget one of the pill effects while you are taking it is to lighten the period - especially the combined pill). Therefore it is not unusual that your first natural period after the pill can be a little heavier than usual. But don't assume - first check you are not pregnant. If the test is negative, then the question is _*how heavy is the bleeding and how bad is the pain?*_. Since I cannot access this on the youtube platform, you must speak to your doctor especially if you feel unwell with it. (Large blood clots or flooding/gushing blood/changing pads every hour suggest very heavy bleeding) Best Wishes

[@abbeydawn7136]

@@AskAwayHealth i had unprotected sex before taking the pill, I took Emergency Contraceptive pills and then do birth control but stopped already. It has been a month since I stopped, I only finished the first pack then decided to stop. I had 3 pregnancy test and 1 blood test, all came out negative.

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@abbeydawn7136 Ok! Keep an eye on how heavy/severe the bleeding/pain is and please seek medical attention if things get worse. Would you be using the birth control pill again or another method? Thanks for watching and Best Wishes!

[@abbeydawn7136]

@@AskAwayHealth i am not planning to get birth control again because i cannot take the side effects, btw my blood flow now is normal, it's light already. My I ask if blood test, 1 month after unprotected sex is accurate?

[@AskAwayHealth]

@@abbeydawn7136 hi Abbey, I understand how you feel. Thanks for replying. If you mean a blood pregnancy test, then yes, it should give you a positive result by 4 weeks after unprotected sex. Just so you are aware of all options, please take a look at one of my natural birth control method videos (part 1) here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWO6Y4d3pZWGbsU Best wishes!

[@milliojas2730]

The nurse that gave me the exlution say's I should be taking the drugs everyday even when I don't make love. Is it true

[@AskAwayHealth]

'Exlution' is not on any drug list. Please check and confirm the details or an alternative name. Thanks

[@ST-ty9ic]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@AskAwayHealth]

You're welcome! Thanks

[@jemmaavery7294]

I’ve just come of the pill as I kept have brake through bleeding so wanted to give my body a rest I’ve done a std check already how long will I spot for now I’ve stopped be good to have a idea

[@AskAwayHealth]

It's not something anyone can predict. The pill effects generally wear off within weeks but can vary from woman to woman.

[@thunderTv709]

Hi doc. please help me with my concern, I stop taking pills 1 month ago. We have contact with my partner twice . And after 5 weeks I started to feel breast tenderness, mild headache, and my belly feels bloated. I thought I was pregnant but after a week i've got my period with cramps and my body is aching. could this be a side effect of taking off the pills?

[@thunderTv709]

By the way the breast tenderness and headaches i feel were already gone after having my periods

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, do you mean the everyday pill or the emergency pill? Sometimes you could have something that looks like a period while pregnant, so have you done a pregnancy test? If that's negative, then it may be an effect of the pill, which should wear off after some weeks in most women. Would be good to have more details. Please use this link to send your response to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@mawunyofiadorwu8831]

Please I have been bleeding for about 11days now but I didn’t stop and this happen when I take the pills please will it stop. Please I need answer

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@simipal8775]

Hello, I stopped the combined ocp 2 months ago. First month after it was late by 5 days and then I again got my period within 15 days...When will I be back to normal to conceive for the second baby..Im 37...Thanka

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks very much for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@chhewanglama7065]

Maam i take ipills after 7 days withdrawal bleeding happen to me and after 24 days of taking ipills i take hot water with cuming seed i got Period in 28 days . Please reply

[@blessingbenedict3894]

I have been bleeding for too weak now after taking post pill, how can I stop it now

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi - I addressed this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmjQnHxpYtJ6a8U - please take a look. Thanks

[@JayatiSaha001]

Hi. Very good video. I had a question. I had unprotected sex 6months ago that is November22 but took birth control pills regularly on time. But I had a breakthrough bleeding in January 23 and April 23. Still taking the pills regularly. Can you please tell what is the problem?

[@JayatiSaha001]

And forgot to mention. I have had withdrawal bleeding every month after unprotected sex for 7days on the sugar pills.

[@AskAwayHealth]

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[@awalterpro]

My wife used family planning but after the bleeding is becoming too much

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Walter, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@blessingeniofem9380]

What can I use to trigger ovulation?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Blessing, thanks for your question- it was the topic of my livestream today - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnXaYmiQm81oj5Y I hope it helps, thanks for watching.

[@syrakhan1792]

I have withdrawal bleeding after intake of ipill and today it's 11th day still I'm bleeding a little with brown muddy blood please please help how will it stop🙏 Also I'm taking Etosys-mf tab as per doctor's advice but still blood didn't stopped😭

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Syra, it is not very predictable as the Ipill can affect women differently. We know that it can cause bleeding that is unrelated to the periods but it can also delay the period/ or make it come earlier. Etosys can be useful: though I don’t know how many days you’ve taken it. It’s also important that your doctor checks you don’t have a sexually transmitted infection that is causing the bleeding to be prolonged as could happen in some cases. If you are clear, please give it some more time as it should settle down. Best wishes

[@syrakhan1792]

@@AskAwayHealth i have take the medicine for 3 days (1-0-1), after medicine the color have changed to brown please can you say why the blood is brown in color now what does it indicate? And will i suffer any reproductive problem due to prolonged bleeding? Please reply I'm very tensed. And I couldn't go for the checkup of STD due to this Corona 😖 I'm really feeling very helpless.

[@arlynjoyloquinario9770]

I guess its just normal.in my part i had 3 to 4 weeks menstruation after stopping the pills

[@daenerys1480]

Is there any associated symptoms like minir crams? Coz I’m having the same but with a little cramps that comes and go

[@the_real_timi]

Hi ma I finished my period last week and had sex so I used the levonorgestrel tablets so I used one tablet and after 12hours I used 2 tablets Today I noticed that I am bleeding please what could be the cause

[@suratgupta8025]

Mam I took unwanted 72 after 1 hour of doing sex and after 3 days I got some blood for 2 days. Am I pregnant ?

[@arlynjoyloquinario9770]

Hope you can read my comment . I stopped taking the pills for 3 mos.suring the first month i had twice menstrual flow , now on the 3rd month i am having a longer period..is this normal?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Arlyn, thanks for your question. Some women do experience a change to their menstrual pattern after coming off the pill. Sometimes it takes a number of weeks for the effect of the pill to exit the body. Other times it may be a delay in the natural hormones resuming a regular cycle. The time may be different from one woman to another, but generally it may be a few weeks or months to resume a ‘normal’ cycle. Some ladies may find they do not return to the same cycle they had before the pill. So while it is possible you are getting effects from stopping the pill, it’s a good idea to speak to a doctor to be sure there’s nothing else causing problems. As an initial check, you could reach us on [e-mail] where we can ask focussed questions to clarify details about your history to guide you better. Best wishes.

[@arlynjoyloquinario9770]

@@AskAwayHealth thank you..our midwife told me to take methergine..after taking 3 tablets my menstrual flow got heavy. But not that heavy i can still manage .i dont feel any pain or any problems its just that this flow.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi - so the flow started after taking Methergine? How long ago was this?

[@arlynjoyloquinario9770]

@@AskAwayHealth its ok now..my period stop yesterday..i just took vitamins with iron twice a day..thank you so much

[@arlynjoyloquinario9770]

@@AskAwayHealth hope my period will come back to normal..it was so stressful

[@simrannoorin7510]

Hello mam I got my 2nd period after stopping 3 month 21 days contraceptive pill and it is only brown discharge with 2 drops to no blood period and high amount of watery discharge come up with blood and discharge is this my natural period or something else and when will i get another one after this pls pls reply mam iam very stressed out plss help me out mam can i travel without any doubt 😊

[@tangecholima]

Hi hope you doing okay,i also stop taking birth control pills,i used it for 5 years,then when my expecteriod arrive,its just only light spotting,is that same as your first period after stopping the pills?thank you

[@shravaniprasad1580]

Hi! I finished my 21 days pills few days back and I got my periods yesterday but I am bleeding very less is it something to worry about

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, the pill can make your periods lighter. You may notice this change just after starting the pills for the first time. Please keep track of the period length and quantity. Best wishes

[@shravaniprasad1580]

@@AskAwayHealth hey today is my 6th day and from my 4th day I am bleeding like how I bleed on first 3 days of my periods before I started taking pills is that normal today is 6th day and I am bleeding like how I used to on 2nd or 3rd day is this normal??? Was that bleeding after 2 3 days of finishing the pills actually periods?????

[@Brilliantvibesfromyou]

Hello! I was taking cypokare for PCO treatment since 1 month and it's been 9 days and I'm having continuous bleeding . What am i supposed to do? Please help, I'm feeling stressed 😫 Edit: i stopped taking the pill yesterday because i was bleeding for too long and i was not feeling comfortable with that "cypokare" medicine.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Kumari, I'm sorry to hear of this problem. Cyprokare for treating PCOS is meant to help with some symptoms of PCOS like acne, excessive hair or irregular periods. The most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, increased weight, headache, altered mood, and breast pain; so you should speak with the clinician who is treating you to discuss the side effects. They can also recommend alternative treatments based on your own medical history and which PCOS symptoms are most troublesome to you. Best wishes

[@ayambamarie3616]

Thank you very much Dr Sylvia. Will one be save from pregnancy after taking the contraceptive pill for just the first day of unprotected sex ? Or is it advisable to take more than one pill every day for about 5days when one had sex just for a day?....

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi It’s best to take the emergency pill just as directed on the pack. This is ➡️➡️as soon as possible after Sex. It is most effective when you’ve taken it before you ovulate, but may work after as well. The recommendation is only have one emergency pill per month otherwise it can make your periods irregular if taken often. (This means that if you have sex again the next day or day after - yes, you CAN use the emergency pill, it will not harm you but your periods can be affected so we usually do not recommend you take it like that). If you took it properly after one episode of Sex, it should work, and you don’t need to another the next day. Now, if you choose to have sex often and are very worried about avoiding pregnancy, consider a regular contraception method like the combined pill, mini pill,coil, injection or implant etc. This reduces your worry about if the emergency pill works or not. Cheers!

[@jannatbhatti9345]

I stop my yasmin table i strt periods and its not stop in 9th day what i do

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Sana Sometimes you can have some irregular bleeding after you stop your pill. I don’t know if you are on your pill free break or have stopped Yasmin completely; but unless the bleeding is very heavy (soaking your pad or tampon); or it is painful then you may need to wait a couple of weeks to see if the bleeding stops by itself. If not, please see your health provider to make sure there is no infection or other cause. Thanks

[@Μαρία-β5τ]

Hello doctor, nice video and greetings from Greece! My doctor is rude and i'm not feeling very comfortable with him.. he doesn't respond to my questions for my worries and that is bad and i'm feeling helpless and sad :( and i need some time to trust any other who lives near to me after some negative behaviours and i would like to tell you my experience with the next day pill and help me if you can untill to find a nice near doctor if something bad happens.. So, I tried the pill 13 days ago and I am waiting for my period in 7 days and yesterday I had blood and there is a little dark brown stain appears on my sanitary napkin but on the toilet paper there is enough blood but not too much and it's not too light pink and not too dark pink.. it's salmon color with a bit salmon mucus.. and today I have light red blood and is a bit transparent on the toilet paper and i have more mucus that is dark red and yesterday the pain was a little bit intense than today but no much pain and today i have less pain and all this blood isn't heavy and i don't feel something heavy and a few days before my bleeding i had pain on my 2 chests when i touched them until now but a few days before my bleeding i had more intense pain on my chests and now i have less pain on my chests and do you know what all that means?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi thanks for writing in from Greece, glad you liked the video. The pill can make your period come in early or later than usual. But in addition, you could have bleeding as a separate effect of the pill - this may be what you are getting and we cannot always tell the difference between the pill effect and an early period. Please watch this video to learn more - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6bVc5ltjZp2e80 . Also we advise you check a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after sex. If you are getting pain in the chest/ abdomen, do please see a doctor to examine you. Best Wishes.

[@Μαρία-β5τ]

@@AskAwayHealth Okey! Thank you :)

[@bahsahajii8061]

Doc plz tell me when ca back to normal I was on DEPO only three month nd off 2 month nw I see tody black blood today tell me what s dat

[@AskAwayHealth]

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[@bahsahajii8061]

Ayyyy Sina mahali ngne c uniambie tu sahi

[@EricaYE6]

Can't hear you. Music is too loud and there's an annoying buzzing.

[@kamogelomaude1397]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dr Sylvia. I have been on the visanne pill for a week now. I missed one and I am currently experiencing light bleeding and cramping (the cramping is similar to a regular period pain. I want to stop taking the pill as I read that it prevents ovulation, I do not want to prevent my ovulation. The OBGYN prescribed the pill saying he suspects endometriosis. My period pains are bearable and not server ,they only last for a few hours. I want to stop the pill immediately. Is it advisable to do so? Thank you

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Maude, thanks for watching the video. Visanne is used in endometriosis to help with painful (and sometimes heavy) periods. The Visanne pill can affect ovulation while you are taking it and for up to 2 months after you stop - then your ovulation returns. However stopping is always an option depending on the symptoms you have. Here's a video that might help on choosing the right treatments for Endometriosis - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKG7kH5-iLR6rNE. Cheers

[@sabinatagayeva1744]

I am spotting every day 😢😢😢😢

[@halimamohamed5242]

Am having heavy bleeding after my first time on bc

[@AskAwayHealth]

This is a common side effect of many types of BC. If you send an email with more details like the type of BC, how long you’ve been taking it and your medical details we could clarify - [e-mail]

[@halimamohamed5242]

@@AskAwayHealth its my first time to take it the doctor put me on it to balance my hormones and l only took it for one month

[@AskAwayHealth]

Ok. Please speak to the Dr to advise better. I suspect it may be side effects, but without details of your medical background cannot be more specific. Wish you the best.

[@Shon9tilR]

When did your bleeding finally stop?

[@jo-fj9bu]

Can i pill cause less bleeding during period

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, yes irregular/ altered periods can happen as an effect of the ipill - including a shorter flow, this changes are temporary though.

[@felisterwanjiru8247]

Hello... I have pcos I was taking ovacare Forte with dronis to manage it my periods have gone back to normal after 3months of taking it. I started spotting on 14th day after my periods I thought it was ovulation buh the bleeding is increasing day by day and am not pregnant either,,, what could be the cause of it?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Felister, are you still taking Dronis while the bleeding is going on or did you stop? You would not expect to get bleeding around your ovulation so I can only consider that you may have stopped the pill. Also are you sexually active or have you used any other type of hormonal pill like emergency contraception as well? Another possibility is an STI if you are sexually active. Otherwise, if the bleeding is getting heavier, see your health provider to look at an exa mination and further tests. Best wishes.

[@ortallevitan1]

thank you so much for explaining this!

[@AskAwayHealth]

You’re welcome - thanks for watching 😊

[@siaksut]

hi i have endometriosis.. im on my 3rd box of yaz pills.. but having light menstruation about 7thdays and still ongoing.. my obgyne advise me to continue the yaz pills.. is it normal?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Sheila, thanks for watching! I hope you've been coping with the symptoms. It's likely your ObGyn has placed you on the combined pill (Yaz) to help control heavy or frequent bleeding - and make it less heavy if those were some of the problems you experienced. If you've taken the pill from month 1-3 without a break until now then it's not unusual to have a withdrawal bleed for some days that is light, but it will stop. So this is expected and if the pill is comtrolling the symptoms and not causing any other trouble, then please continue your Dr's recommendation. Always let them know, though if anything changes, or if the bleeding is taking longer than 7-10 days. Best wishes.

[@siaksut]

@@AskAwayHealth thankyou

[@siaksut]

@@AskAwayHealth hi thanks.. yes,. i have bleeding problem before.. thankyou.. ok will observe

[@AskAwayHealth]

You’re welcome, I hope things settle down quickly. Best wishes.

[@ilariarigoni6885]

I have started Eloine combined pil on my 1st day of period and I am still having spotting on day 11. My Doctor said it is nothing to worry about within the first 3 months but at the same time it is very annoying for me. When will this settle?I am so frustrated because I keep hoping that it will stop.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Ilaria, thanks for watching! This is a pill side effect that can be quite common for some ladies as their bodies adjust to the hormones in the pill. And your Dr is right, as long as there is no suspicion of infection we do recommend waiting up to 3 cycles/months for things to settle down unless you feel it’s totally unbearable. In many ladies who experience this, the spotting does settle down.

[@ilariarigoni6885]

@@AskAwayHealth thank you!!

[@ivonaroso7073]

Hey can I pls ask u? Thank you Miss

[@AskAwayHealth]

Sure, you can ask a question related to the video. Medical advice will be handled via a one to one chat. Best wishes 😊

[@ZeeniaM91]

hi hope you doing well,i have PCOS is this safe to take yaz? waiting for reply mam. dr prescribed me yaz and i am taking timely but from last 2 days i have severe back pain.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi Irum, thanks for watching. We do use the combined pill like Yaz to help look after irregular periods that happen in PCOS. However, severe back pain is not a common feature of the pill or PCOS so please get this looked into by your doctor. Best wishes

[@milliojas2730]

I put to birth June. After then July I saw my menstruation. Since then I've not seen my menstruation. I made love with my husband September. I want to know why have not seen my menstruation

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hello Millicent, there are different possibilities that can explain it - I can't be specific without more information - you can chat with me here - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments - or speak with your doctor to look into the issue.