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Difference In Vaginal Discharge, Increase In Veins And Breast. Diagnosed With Dyslasia. On Loestrin, Placebo Pill. Is This Due To Pill?
Question: Hello! I currently am on LoEstrin24 for about 2 years now, prior to that I was taking OrthoTriCyclen Lo. Recently I have been diagnosed with moderate dyslasia. In my last cycle I have noticed differences in vaginal discharge prior to withdrawal bleed. I did not get any withdrawal bleed until the last inactive placebo pill, which was extremely light and short lasting. I have noticed an increase in veins in the breast and also chest recently, and also was initially concerned with pregnancy due to strange withdrawal bleed. My breast still feel enlarged, and I took my first active pill on sunday night. I had taken a blood test to check for Hcg levels friday, and it was negative. I also took two pregnancy tests in the last few days also negative. Can this be occurring due to hormonal changes induced by the pill?
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
You are currently on monophasic birth control pills. These pills can cause breast engorgement. And if you are taking them regularly throughout your cycle then the chances of failure and pregnancy are less.
Yes, they can cause irregular bleeding. The short and light withdrawal bleed can be attributed to it.
As you have mentioned about dysplasia, I guess it must be cervical dysplasia detected by pap's smear. In this regards, you should get colposcopy and cauterization done with regular follow ups.
Further I also suggest you to take injections / vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer. Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations are also available and are given in 3 doses; but should be taken strictly under doctor's guidance and prescription.
I would suggest you to switch over to triphasic and low dose pills.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need any more help.
If all your concerns are addressed, kindly close this discussion and rate this answer.
Take care and best wishes
Thanks for writing to us.
You are currently on monophasic birth control pills. These pills can cause breast engorgement. And if you are taking them regularly throughout your cycle then the chances of failure and pregnancy are less.
Yes, they can cause irregular bleeding. The short and light withdrawal bleed can be attributed to it.
As you have mentioned about dysplasia, I guess it must be cervical dysplasia detected by pap's smear. In this regards, you should get colposcopy and cauterization done with regular follow ups.
Further I also suggest you to take injections / vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer. Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccinations are also available and are given in 3 doses; but should be taken strictly under doctor's guidance and prescription.
I would suggest you to switch over to triphasic and low dose pills.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need any more help.
If all your concerns are addressed, kindly close this discussion and rate this answer.
Take care and best wishes
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