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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding. On Birth Control. Due To Altered Estrogen Levels?

Hello, I have been experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding for about a week now. I am on birth control , so I know its not the time I normally get my period. However, I stopped taking Slimquick 4 days before the abnormal bleeding began. What should I do? Do you think my estrogen levels just got out of whack? I m supposed to get my actual period soon, but I just won t stop bleeding. I don t know what will happen this week as I have the week off of the estrogen filled birth control pills. Thank you
Sat, 23 Feb 2013
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Hi,
Withdrawal of Slimquick could have caused a change in the body metabolism, though it does not directly cause any breakthrough bleeding, and this may have resulted in the hormonal disturbance of the body leading to the early onset of your cycle. You should also suspect local causes for the bleeding. See your doctor, get a local exam and a pregnancy test and get a hormonal profile if needed. You may switch to other pills if the bleeding does not subside with styptics and hormones. Good luck.
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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding. On Birth Control. Due To Altered Estrogen Levels?

Hi, Withdrawal of Slimquick could have caused a change in the body metabolism, though it does not directly cause any breakthrough bleeding, and this may have resulted in the hormonal disturbance of the body leading to the early onset of your cycle. You should also suspect local causes for the bleeding. See your doctor, get a local exam and a pregnancy test and get a hormonal profile if needed. You may switch to other pills if the bleeding does not subside with styptics and hormones. Good luck.