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What Causes Pink Vaginal Discharge After Periods?

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015

Question: Hi i had a baby 10 weeks ago and at my 6 week review the doctor put me on the pill, i took the pill, had my period then after my period continued the next month cycle of the pill i had taken approximatly 3 pills then i haf forgotten to take 2 over two days. I went to the bathroom this evening snd when i wiped i noticed very light pink blood, it has only been a week since i finished my period is this sumyhing to be concenred about?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
start taking pills again

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, you must have been given progesterone pills for contraception.
This spotting is due to the effect of missed pills
Nothing to worry just start taking pills again daily at same time.
It should be taken within 3 hours of previous pill time otherwise it looses its contraceptive use and can cause spotting in case the difference in intake time is more than 6 hours for 3-4 days.
So club it up with your dinner or breakfast so that you don't forget taking it.
All the best.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

its more likr tge start of a period now and the pill im on is microgynon 30 should i stsrt taking pill again todsy still

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
take the pill from today

Detailed Answer:
Yes mam take the pill daily now as advised.
Keep taking it regularly at a fixed time daily and you will get good contraception.
It has no side effect on breast feeding so is usually given to lactating mothers.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar