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What Are The Side Effects Of Levlen Medication?

Hi, I have been taking Levlen ed for the past 3 months now, and have skipped the period tablets for the whole time. 10 days ago I got married and starting having sex for the first time. I have been consistently taking the pill since. 8 days ago I started getting cramps and bleeding, neither of which have stopped since. I ve heard both can be a side effect of Levlen; how long can I expect these to last if that s the case?
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Levlen is a combined (contains two hormones ) oral contraceptive medication.
Oral hormonal contraceptives can sometimes.

Though hormonal contraceptives can be used continuously if advised by your doctor, this is normally for a 3 month period then a break is taken for 7 days.
You should consider taking break from the medication for 7 days then restart.

The bleeding would normally last for 7 to 14 days but if it continues then you should see your doctor for an assessment.
There are medications that can decrease the bleeding-norethisterone

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What Are The Side Effects Of Levlen Medication?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Levlen is a combined (contains two hormones ) oral contraceptive medication. Oral hormonal contraceptives can sometimes. Though hormonal contraceptives can be used continuously if advised by your doctor, this is normally for a 3 month period then a break is taken for 7 days. You should consider taking break from the medication for 7 days then restart. The bleeding would normally last for 7 to 14 days but if it continues then you should see your doctor for an assessment. There are medications that can decrease the bleeding-norethisterone I hope this helps