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Does Contraceptive Pills Cause Reduced Menstrual Flow?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Question: hi . i had protected sex with my gf .she had taken contraceptive pill within 24 hours after sex and in next 5 day she had her period . now again after 10 days she is on her period without any pill but this period was of only for 2 to 3 days. is she pregnant ?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) This repeated periods is because of the pill.

2) Pill causes progesterone hormonal withdrawal which leads to periods.

3) Dont worry this is not pregnancy.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (18 hours later)
thnku for d ans.
in last 7 months she has taken this pill arnd 7 times.. is dere any need for checkup because of the side effects.
also she was complaining about a liquid substance of transparent colour coming out of her vagina
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No need for checkup for i pill sake.

Taking these pills so frequently is not good as they are not vitamin tablets.

Go for contraception like copper T or OCP rather taking i pill each time.

The discharge suggest she has probably acquired some infection. Visit a gynecologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (14 minutes later)
sorry doctor but she took unwanted 72 and not i pill . now does it require us to visit gyno ?
and the matter of discharge is it serious problem ?
or it could be possible that it can be any matter other than infection ?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Repeated use of unwanted 72 or i pill is not safe.

The discharge could be infection which needs to be examined by a gynecologist and treated. Necessary to visit a gynecologist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Contraceptive Pills Cause Reduced Menstrual Flow?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) This repeated periods is because of the pill. 2) Pill causes progesterone hormonal withdrawal which leads to periods. 3) Dont worry this is not pregnancy. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol