Need Help "Long periods on the pill"

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Registered: 09-04-2006
Need Help "Long periods on the pill"
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Mon, 09-04-2006 - 1:27am
HI
I have been taking the pill for a little over a year and a half. Ive had only minor problems at the start headaches and such. But now i am having very long periods 10-14 days and minor 1-2 days of bleeding in between. Is this normal?? Anyone else having this problem??
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Registered: 08-16-2005
Mon, 09-04-2006 - 1:47am

Are you taking any other medications? The only time I had this happen to me when I was on the pill was when I was taking an anti-seizure medication for migraines that interferes slightly with protection and caused breakthrough bleeding and prolonged periods.

Other than that, I would talk to your doctor. It may be time for a pill change if yours is not able to sustain your uterine lining. (this can happen randomly after awhile, especially if yours is a lower dose one)

Hope you find relief! That can't be any fun.

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Registered: 09-04-2006
Mon, 09-04-2006 - 10:32am

no not taking any other meds

Thank you

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Registered: 08-16-2005
Mon, 09-04-2006 - 11:10pm
I'd go to your doctor to rule out health problems and possibly switch pills. Hope you get this fixed!
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 09-06-2006 - 7:23am

I agree, it may just be that you need a pill change.

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