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Is Birth Control Causing Heavy Periods For 2 Weeks?

im a 15 year old girl and i just started birth contorol this month for the first time, my boyfriend and i are sexuallly active. i got my period heavy for 4 days about two weeks ago and ever since its been very light, i dont think its healthy to have your period for two weeks straight
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Hello,
During the initial couple of months after initiation of oral contraceptives, menstrual irregularities are commonly seen and they range from heavy periods, inter-menstrual bleeding or spotting and prolonged bleeding during cycles. This is due to the abnormal hormonal milieu. Once the body adjusts itself to the new hormone pattern, regularity is established. Since you are very young, your hormone disturbances may be aggravated as you naturally have a tendency to hormonal imbalance at this age. Please contact a specialist for a proper appraisal of your situation and if necessary, switch to some other form of contraception. Take care.
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Is Birth Control Causing Heavy Periods For 2 Weeks?

Hello, During the initial couple of months after initiation of oral contraceptives, menstrual irregularities are commonly seen and they range from heavy periods, inter-menstrual bleeding or spotting and prolonged bleeding during cycles. This is due to the abnormal hormonal milieu. Once the body adjusts itself to the new hormone pattern, regularity is established. Since you are very young, your hormone disturbances may be aggravated as you naturally have a tendency to hormonal imbalance at this age. Please contact a specialist for a proper appraisal of your situation and if necessary, switch to some other form of contraception. Take care.