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What Causes Heavy Bleeding For Three Weeks After Stopping Birth Control Pills?
Hi, I ve been on birth control for around 3 years... I recently decided I wanted to get off of it, I stopped taking them at the end of June. I started my period around the time that I was supposed to, and I had it for a little over a week (I usually have it for 4-5 days) I figured it was normal because I stopped taking my pills. I didn t bleed for about 3 days and then it started again and it hasn t stopped, it s been about 3 weeks now... It s super heavy flow I have to change my tampon around every 20 minutes and something I even bleed through it faster than that. I also get really bad cramps, and I cry for no reason at all... I ve also been really really tired the past week, all I want to do is sleep. Is this normal?
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
Hi,
The reason for bleeding and mood change may be the sudden stop of birth control. You should have consulted your doctor first. You may need to start a pill again like Primolut N to stop them.
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The reason for bleeding and mood change may be the sudden stop of birth control. You should have consulted your doctor first. You may need to start a pill again like Primolut N to stop them.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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