Neverending period

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-24-2003
Neverending period
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Mon, 10-18-2004 - 2:15am
Hi, i'm new here. I started birth control pills for the first time two weeks ago. But the problem is, the bleeding still hasn't stopped. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal? Thanks.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 10-18-2004 - 7:40am
Let's just say it's not too unusual! Irregular bleeding, even in this sense where your period doesn't want to stop, is EXTREMELY common in the first couple of months that you start or switch to a new pill. It might stop before your inactive week, or your inactive week might be just what it needs to get things straightened out. It --should-- stop in the next pack and be more typical, but it's possible that you still might have some stray bleeding.

Hang in there, I'd bet things get better next month! You're not alone, even if you think you are--we get this question more often than you think! :)

Judie
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