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Q: vaginal bleeding
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 19th, 2008
I have been takin nore qd b/c I am breastfeeding when i first started takling the pills I didnt have a period because I was breast feeding, but recently starting in Febuary I had been bleeding for half of that month and then bleeding half of March, I have started on a new pack 3 days ago and it still isnt going away... what is going on with my body?? Is this normal??


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 7th, 2008
Birth Control Answer A3876
Vaginal bleeding that lasts 2 weeks is usually not normal. That bleeding could be prolonged menstruation (menorrhagia) or may not be connected with the period (metrorrhagia). Birth control pills rarely cause irregular bleeding . They are usually given to prevent irregular bleeding if due to functional reasons. Irregular bleeding can also be due to organic reasons like genital infections, tumors (benign or malignant), endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, placental residua after delivery, injuries or systemic disorders that decrease blood coagulation ability.





You should consult your gynecologist as soon as possible!













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