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Re: extended period after starting oral contraceptive

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 7 May 2002 10:33:57 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 7 May 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I just started taking dianette for the first time as an oral contraceptive. I
>started on the first day of my period as directed by my doctor. The problem
>is that I have now been bleeding continuously for seventeen days. Should I be
>worried? please advise.
>
>Gisele, London.

This can happen when you first start the pill. Give it a cycle or two to see if things straighten out.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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