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What Causes Irregular Menstruation After Using Birth Control Patches?
Question: I have had my period for over a week and I started when I was on my birth control patch , I am one week early.
I have had swollen ankles,knees and hands and feel bloated .
I have had swollen ankles,knees and hands and feel bloated .
Brief Answer:
Likely to stop in few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Since you have changed the birth control patch there can be some bleeding irregularities. The bleeding will gradually stop on its own if it is mild. In case the bleeding is heavy, then do consult a gynecologist for additional hormonal pills to control the bleeding.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Likely to stop in few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Since you have changed the birth control patch there can be some bleeding irregularities. The bleeding will gradually stop on its own if it is mild. In case the bleeding is heavy, then do consult a gynecologist for additional hormonal pills to control the bleeding.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I did not change my birth control. I put a new patch on to try to get a regular pattern again. I have had a lot of swelling in my legs and feel tight all over my body.
My legs,knees and hands have swollen as well this has been going on for about a week now thank you
My legs,knees and hands have swollen as well this has been going on for about a week now thank you
Brief Answer:
Can be due to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The swelling all over the body can be related to hormonal changes or due to a systemic problem like renal problem, increased salt intake, increased laxative use, etc. You can wait for a few days and in case the swelling persists then do consult a physician or a few blood investigations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Can be due to hormonal changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The swelling all over the body can be related to hormonal changes or due to a systemic problem like renal problem, increased salt intake, increased laxative use, etc. You can wait for a few days and in case the swelling persists then do consult a physician or a few blood investigations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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