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What Causes Recurrent And Heavy Bleeding While On Loestrin 24 Fe?
I am on birth control (Loestrin 24Fe - to be specific) and the last couple months I have had bleeding in the middle of my pack. The bleeding lasts 3-5 days and is heavy enough of a flow that i bleed through my super tampons in 2-4 hours. I m concerned as this is the fifth time in the last two months that I have had a period - 3 of those being in the middle of my pack. What could this be?
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
I know your frustration and Loestrin 24Fe can sometimes lead to heavy periods especially during middle of pack. It will improve in coming months. Till then, there are few recommendations you may follow along with some medications for heavy bleeding:
• To avoid bleeding and spotting between periods, take your pill at the same time every day as it is the most common reason for heavy bleed between periods. Set up a daily reminder for pill.
• Increase fruits, vegetables and meat in your diet to make up for bleeding.
• Tab. Ponstan (mefenamic acid) for 3-4 days. It is help in stopping heavy bleeding.
• Cap. Tranexamic acid 500mg three times daily for 3-4 days. It will actively stop bleeding.
You may consult your gynecologist about what to do if you experience heavy bleeding again in future.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
I know your frustration and Loestrin 24Fe can sometimes lead to heavy periods especially during middle of pack. It will improve in coming months. Till then, there are few recommendations you may follow along with some medications for heavy bleeding:
• To avoid bleeding and spotting between periods, take your pill at the same time every day as it is the most common reason for heavy bleed between periods. Set up a daily reminder for pill.
• Increase fruits, vegetables and meat in your diet to make up for bleeding.
• Tab. Ponstan (mefenamic acid) for 3-4 days. It is help in stopping heavy bleeding.
• Cap. Tranexamic acid 500mg three times daily for 3-4 days. It will actively stop bleeding.
You may consult your gynecologist about what to do if you experience heavy bleeding again in future.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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