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Does Intake Of Microgynon Help In Treating Irregular Menstruation?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: Hi. Been on microgynon 30 for 15 Yeats. Wanted a break for months as was going to try new pill. Had period as normal after stopping pill but now 12 days late for my period. I believe it can take time to regulate but I want to go back on my pill and am not sure if I can before my next period?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, the pill can be started only after a period, not while you are late.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Please clarify something here.
I believe you stopped the Microgynon 30 to have a break.
Post stopping the Microgynon, you had a period , right ?
And then did you try the new pill ?
Or did you use nothing for the past month , and now are 12 days late for your period ?
Did you take a pregnancy test ?
And yes, you can start the new pill or Microgynon only on the 2nd or 3rd day of your period, not right now, if you are late for your period.
Do you want to go back to Microgynon now ?
And can you help me with the dates, when was your last period etc ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (15 minutes later)
Hi. Last microgynon was on 23 march. Had period on 28 march for 4 days. Have taken nothing since. Was giving a month break before starting new pill.

Would prefer to go back to microgynon now.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Did you have unprotected sex since your last period ?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (53 minutes later)
No. Have not had unprotected sex during this time.
Many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
Oh okay.
Sometimes, after taking the pill for many years, when you stop it, your periods may become irregular.
This is your body's way of adjusting to the hormone changes.
You need to see an OB - GYN, and have an ultrasound scan of the uterus and ovaries.
IF the lining of the uterus is thick enough, then you need progesterone medications for 5 days to induce an artificial period.
Once you have that period, you can start Microgynon 30 on day 2 or day 3 of that period.
you can write in to me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Intake Of Microgynon Help In Treating Irregular Menstruation?

Brief Answer: Yes, the pill can be started only after a period, not while you are late. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Please clarify something here. I believe you stopped the Microgynon 30 to have a break. Post stopping the Microgynon, you had a period , right ? And then did you try the new pill ? Or did you use nothing for the past month , and now are 12 days late for your period ? Did you take a pregnancy test ? And yes, you can start the new pill or Microgynon only on the 2nd or 3rd day of your period, not right now, if you are late for your period. Do you want to go back to Microgynon now ? And can you help me with the dates, when was your last period etc ? Looking forward to hearing from you. Take care.