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Use Of Contraceptive Pill

I have recently started using the 21 day contraceptive pill to relieve painful periods. I was advised not to take a break between packets because I don't want any withdrawal bleed or pain again. I have just started my second packet and have intense pain and a brown discharge typical of the end of a period. Is this normal ?
Tue, 30 Aug 2011
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
hi,thanks for query.The 21 tablets that you are taking are hormonal pills and normally after that you will have withdrawal bleeding.This could be beginning of periods and normal cycle.Normally there is break of 7 days in between packets at that time you have your periods.Pills will definitely help in reducing your problem.Please take analgesics for pain,light diet and more liquids during the periods.You can also try relaxation techniques which will definitely help.
wishing you good health.
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Suryakanta Baraha's  Response
hi,
welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
usually go 7 days without taking a tablet. You will usually get some bleeding during this pill free week. you may get brown discharge initially few months. but continue the pill
its advisable to keep gap for 7 days
take care
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Use Of Contraceptive Pill

hi,thanks for query.The 21 tablets that you are taking are hormonal pills and normally after that you will have withdrawal bleeding.This could be beginning of periods and normal cycle.Normally there is break of 7 days in between packets at that time you have your periods.Pills will definitely help in reducing your problem.Please take analgesics for pain,light diet and more liquids during the periods.You can also try relaxation techniques which will definitely help. wishing you good health.