I can't stop Bleeding on Seasonale! Is this Normal? Posted: 06-03-06 09:15am
i've been on seasonale for month and
started my period on the forth monday
which i guess was ok but it hasn't stopped
yet and its been 12 days since it
started...i stoped taking the pills 4 days
ago hoping it would stop but it hasn't yet
i really don't know what to do and today
it seems the flow has been a little
heavier when it's been light. do i need to
be examined or can i just wait for it to
stop? thanks
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Birth Control Answer A1016 Posted: 06-05-06 08:42am
It is more common to have irregular
bleeding (spotting) while using this type
of contraceptive pills (Seasonale) than
others. The irregular bleedings should
decrease in time. The advantage of these
contraceptive pills is that you will have
4 periods per year instead of 12-13 when
using the other types of pills. Perhaps
the bleeding became heavier due to
cessation of the pills 4 days ago. You
can consult your gynecologist and use
additional contraception (condoms) until
the contraceptive pills become reliable.
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