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What Causes Heavy Bleeding After Taking Noriday?
Hi, I have an 11 week old baby and I have twice tried to start taking Noriday (mini pill) but each time after 3 days I started to bleed heavily. I stopped taking the POP because of this and because I began to feel depressed and anxious (I am bipolar). I wanted to know why I'd started to bleed both times and does this mean I've started to ovulate again? Im still breast feeding but only a couple of feeds at night now. I'd like to start back on Microgynon as soon as I've cut out breast feeding altogether but worry in case There's a chance I may have fallen pregnant in the meantime.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021
Hi,
In your case, progesterone to estrogen ratio may be high due to progesterone only tablet and hence, breakthrough bleeding. Due to lack of estrogen the endometrium may be atrophic and ulcerated. Therefore, causing irregular bleeding.
Progesterone only pill causes more side effects of mood swings than combined oral contraceptive and this may be a reason that you are feeling more anxious and depressed. In my opinion, you will have to go for combined oral contraceptive pill again for getting the relief of your unwanted symptoms under guidance of your doctor taking benefits vs risks into consideration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
In your case, progesterone to estrogen ratio may be high due to progesterone only tablet and hence, breakthrough bleeding. Due to lack of estrogen the endometrium may be atrophic and ulcerated. Therefore, causing irregular bleeding.
Progesterone only pill causes more side effects of mood swings than combined oral contraceptive and this may be a reason that you are feeling more anxious and depressed. In my opinion, you will have to go for combined oral contraceptive pill again for getting the relief of your unwanted symptoms under guidance of your doctor taking benefits vs risks into consideration.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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