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cindy1234

April 25th, 2012

One week ago, I thought I started my period because I had light spotting. I also started a new birth control (Lo Loestrin) that same day as I was instructed to by my doctor. I came to find out the next day that I hadn't started. One week later now I am still taking my birth control because I called my doctor and they told me not to stop taking it. However now I have still not gotten my period and I have brown spotting. I have posted more than one post here and I really need some advice. Someone please help!

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Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul

replied April 28th, 2012

Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum.
Continue to take the birth control pills as instructed by your doctor/gynecologist. Wait and watch for your periods/withdrawal bleeding which should occur during pill-free week or placebo week. If you miss your periods, or if you get abnormal bleeding, visit your doctor/gynecologist for further evaluation and assistance. Treatment as appropriate (based on examination findings and investigations results) would be started to help you get your periods and regulate your periods. Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor/gynecologist and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately. Drink plenty of water. Take adequate rest. Maintain healthy diet and lifestyle.
Take care.

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