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Is It Normal To Bleed Under Birth Control Medication?

ive been taking cilest birth control for a couple of years now. im in the first week of my strip, but realised today that i missed wednesday and thursday. i took one this morning and another this evening but now i am bleeding. is this normal and what should i do?
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hi,

In the first few months of taking Cilest birth control pills breakthrough bleeding, spotting & missed periods are likely to occur. However, it becomes normal after the body has adjusted with the medication. You can continue to take the pills as prescribed/instructed.

If bleeding is heavy & it persists you should contact your OBGYN. You may need to switch over a pill that suits you bette. Take food rich in calcium, iron & folic acid.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
General & Family Physician
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Is It Normal To Bleed Under Birth Control Medication?

Hi, In the first few months of taking Cilest birth control pills breakthrough bleeding, spotting & missed periods are likely to occur. However, it becomes normal after the body has adjusted with the medication. You can continue to take the pills as prescribed/instructed. If bleeding is heavy & it persists you should contact your OBGYN. You may need to switch over a pill that suits you bette. Take food rich in calcium, iron & folic acid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Nupur K. General & Family Physician