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On Birth Control To Lighten Periods. Low Iron Levels. Still Having Heavy Periods. What To Do?

I was started on birth control to lighten my periods due to low iron levels. I started a low dose of birth control when I got my period January 26th the first day was normal the second and third day were extremely light the third night it started getting heavier and now I m ony 15th day and it is still heavy what should I do?
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
The birth control has obviously failed to control the heavy periods.
You could be requiring a higher dose, or a different preparation of hormones altogether.
Also, a gynecological evaluation should be done to rule out the cause of menorrhagia ( heavy menstrual bleeding ).
If no obvious cause like fibroids, cysts, etc is found, then hormones should work in regulating your periods.
Please consult your doctor to prescribe a different brand , and one with a higher hormonal content.
If a pelvic ultrasound has not been done, then please get it done.
Take care.
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On Birth Control To Lighten Periods. Low Iron Levels. Still Having Heavy Periods. What To Do?

Hello Thanks for your query. The birth control has obviously failed to control the heavy periods. You could be requiring a higher dose, or a different preparation of hormones altogether. Also, a gynecological evaluation should be done to rule out the cause of menorrhagia ( heavy menstrual bleeding ). If no obvious cause like fibroids, cysts, etc is found, then hormones should work in regulating your periods. Please consult your doctor to prescribe a different brand , and one with a higher hormonal content. If a pelvic ultrasound has not been done, then please get it done. Take care.