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On Seaonique, Spotting Before Original Periods Followed By Heavy Bleeding. Is This A Normal Side Effect ?

Hello… I have been on Seaonique since February last month. It was my understanding that I would only get a period every three months however I started spotting a few days before my original due date for my monthly and then it became heavy enough that it required me to switch to a regular pad, bleeding has lasted a full week now. Is this a normal side effect? Can I expect this to not happen again? Is it possible that the pill is not strong enough? When I called the doctor she told me she never heard of anyone getting a period and gave me the option to see if I adjust before changing my pill. Can you help? Thanks, AAAAA
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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Hello,

Seasonique is combined OCP and you will get your period at 3 months interval.

For new user, spotting or mild to moderate bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, headache etc are common side effects for few months till your body is adjusted with that pill. One time bleeding or spotting is not so important.

You can continue rest of the pills as per direction. If you find same type of inter menstrual bleeding, you can consult with gynecologist for overall check up including pelvic examination to rule out any pelvic pathology.

Maintain genital hygiene. Good luck.

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On Seaonique, Spotting Before Original Periods Followed By Heavy Bleeding. Is This A Normal Side Effect ?

Hello, Seasonique is combined OCP and you will get your period at 3 months interval. For new user, spotting or mild to moderate bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, headache etc are common side effects for few months till your body is adjusted with that pill. One time bleeding or spotting is not so important. You can continue rest of the pills as per direction. If you find same type of inter menstrual bleeding, you can consult with gynecologist for overall check up including pelvic examination to rule out any pelvic pathology. Maintain genital hygiene. Good luck.