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Abnormal vaginal bleeding, also called haemorrhage, is normal for a few months after starting a new birth control pill. Vaginal bleeding involves only a small amount of blood and usually doesn't require you to use a feminine hygiene product, like a regular tampon or a tampon. If the problem persists, you should seek medical attention.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Take the medicine properly

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   Be aware that you will have vaginal bleeding during the first few months. This usually occurs 3 to 4 months after you first take the birth control pill. It also appears if you have used oral contraceptives in the past, stopped taking it for a while, and now start taking it again, also in case you change the brand or type medicine you take.
   • The term “vaginal bleeding” refers to mild bleeding in the vagina and does not require you to use a regular tampon or a tampon.
   • The phrase "hemorrhage" usually refers to more bleeding and that you must use certain hygiene products.
   • However, these terms can be misinterpreted as they are often interchangeable, even in medical instructions.

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   Take the pill at the same time. You should set up a suitable schedule to help yourself regulate your cycle. Regularly taking birth control pills at the same time each day will reduce vaginal bleeding.
   • In general, it's fine to change the time by a few hours, but if you're taking the pill more than four hours later, you're changing the way your body absorbs the birth control pill and produces hormones naturally.
   • This can lead to vaginal bleeding. It will also reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, and thereby increase your chances of getting pregnant in the short term.
   • Choose the most suitable and memorable time. Try to take the pill at bedtime, in the morning when you're about to brush your teeth, or at times when you normally do other activities such as taking a shower or a morning walk.
   • If you don't like the timing you have chosen, you should wait until you start a new pack of pills. Adjust your medication time with the new pack to make sure you don't have to compromise with the way the medicine works in your body. Adjusting the time between blister packs will increase your chances of vaginal bleeding as well as pregnancy.

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   Keep the medicine in its original container. Do not remove medication from the blister pack, from its container, or from its original packaging. The packaging is designed to help you keep track of your cycle.
   • If your pack contains pills in different colors, you will need to take them in the correct order in the pack.
   • Colored pills contain hormones of different strengths to provide the amount of hormones your body needs at different times of day.
   • Even if your pills are all the same color, you should take them in the order in the pack. This will help you and your doctor identify any problems you may be having, like vaginal bleeding, at specific times in your cycle.

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   Be prepared in case you forget to take your medicine. You should first consult with your doctor to make sure you know what to do when you miss your medication. Forgetting to take a pill is a common cause of vaginal bleeding or bleeding.
   • If you forget to take your pill, talk to your doctor about when you should take the missed dose and see if you need to use another method of birth control.
   • However, there aren't any simple answers to these questions. The answer will be different depending on three main factors. These include: what medicine you are taking, what time in your cycle you forget to take it, and if you have forgotten to take more than one pill.

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   See general guidelines for forgetting to take your medication. Always check with your doctor to make sure you know what to do when you miss a pill. General guidelines for women who use a new pack of pills every month, as opposed to packs designed for three-month cycles, include:
   • If you forget to take the first pill in the new pack, take the pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. Taking two pills a day will not harm you. Use supportive contraception until you have taken all seven pills on time.
   • If you forget to take a pill during the cycle, take it as soon as you remember. Take your next pill at the usual time. Taking two pills a day will not harm you.
   • If you take the 28-day pill, and you miss a dose in the past week, or the pill between 21 and 28 days, you won't be at risk of pregnancy. Be sure to start a new pack as usual.

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   Follow the instructions if you forget to take many pills. Each manufacturer provides additional information on product packaging to guide you when you forget to take more than one pill during the cycle. You can also check with your doctor to make sure you understand what to do. Remember that you will likely need to use another method of contraception until you return to your regular time.
   • If you forget to take two pills in a row during the first or second week, take two pills the day you remember and two more pills the next day. Use a different method of birth control until you start a new cycle and a new pack of pills.
   • If you forget to take two pills in a row during the third week, you should use another method of birth control until you start a new pack. You can discard any remaining pills in the pack you are currently using when you forget to take the two pills later in the cycle.
   • If you forget to take three or more pills at any point in your cycle, you should use another form of birth control and you will need to start a new pack.
   • Contact your doctor for clear instructions on when to start a new pack. In many cases, you will need to wait until the day of your period and use a new pack as usual. Your doctor will ask you to start a new pack of pills earlier than this time, depending on the type of birth control pill you are taking and how much time is left until your menstrual cycle begins.
   • Remember to use another form of birth control until you have taken the seven days of the new pack of pills.
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Part 2 of 3: Lifestyle modifications

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   Give up smoking. If you don't smoke, don't start. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor in developing serious problems when combined with birth control pills. Smoking cigarettes can increase the metabolism of estrogen, resulting in a decrease in the amount of estrogen and possibly vaginal bleeding.
   • Women who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day and are older than 35 years old should not take birth control pills.
   • Smoking cigarettes while using birth control pills has been shown to significantly increase serious side effects.
   • Some examples of serious complications that can occur from smoking and taking birth control pills at the same time include blood clots, liver tumors, and stroke.

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   Maintain a healthy weight. Weight gain or weight loss can affect your body's natural balance of hormones. If you have gained significant weight, you should see your doctor to make sure the birth control pill you take is still right for you.
   • Recent research has shown that birth control pills are equally effective for women who are overweight and women of average weight.
   • Questions remain raised for significant changes in weight, whether overweight or overweight, and how they alter the body's overall metabolism, normal hormone production, and image. Affects the absorption and metabolism of oral contraceptives.

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   Be careful with vitamins and supplements. Research has shown that certain vitamins and herbal supplements affect the effectiveness of birth control pills. Some published remedies for vaginal bleeding include taking vitamins or other supplements to change the amount of hormones and thus preventing vaginal bleeding.
   • Although some vitamins, supplements, and even common foods can interfere with the way your body absorbs the hormones in birth control pills, adjusting the dosage on your own would not be an option. Recommendations.
   • Consult with your doctor before taking vitamins, supplements, and certain foods and drinks to try to change the absorption of birth control pills.
   • These methods have not been conducted by scientific research and are not recommended. There are a number of well-researched options available to help balance the hormone levels in birth control pills to suit your body's needs.
   • Some examples of vitamins, supplements, and common foods that can alter the absorption of hormones in oral contraceptives include vitamin C, St. herbs. John, and grapefruit juice. If they are normally present in your daily life, you should let your doctor know.

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   Control stress in your life. Stressful situations cause the body to alter the release and absorption of a stress hormone called cortisol. Cortisol alters the normal production of the common hormone, and may affect the absorption and effectiveness of birth control pills.
   • Changes in cortisol levels affect how your body uses available hormones. This will cause irregularities in your menstrual cycle and may include vaginal bleeding as well as bleeding even while you are on birth control pills.
   • Take steps to manage stress in your life. This may include doing a new exercise exercise or learning about stress management tools like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness exercises.
   • Learn how to use breathing and relaxation techniques to manage unexpected stressful situations.
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Part 3 of 3: Seeking medical help

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   See your doctor if you experience persistent vaginal bleeding. If you experience vaginal bleeding or bleeding over a long period of time, you should see your doctor. Your doctor needs to know if you have been bleeding for more than seven days of your cycle. Also, bleeding lasting more than four months means you need medical attention.
   • See a doctor when new vaginal bleeding is found. Vaginal bleeding or bleeding may be caused by a factor not related to the birth control pill.
   • If you are continuing to take the same birth control pill but start experiencing mid-cycle bleeding, this may be a symptom of another problem and should be evaluated by your doctor.
   • Bleeding can be a sign of other problems including pregnancy or a condition related to changes in the cervix. If you have made lifestyle changes like smoking, or started using new medicines that can interact with birth control pills, it will also cause vaginal bleeding.

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   Consider using another birth control pill. Many birth control pills contain the lowest possible doses of some hormones. Your doctor will change the medication you are taking to one that contains slightly higher levels of estrogen if they know that you are having problems with vaginal bleeding. Changing to a medicine made from another progesterone, like levonorgestrel, will also help.>
   • If you continue to have problems with vaginal bleeding or bleeding while taking your current medication, talk to your doctor about changing to a stronger medication, or prolonging the number of days you take. take the hormone pill and the non-hormone pill (called the placebo pill) at the end of almost any pack.
   • There are many medications that are effective at preventing pregnancy. Finding the best medicine for your body's hormonal needs is simply a matter of becoming patient and trying a variety of medications.
   • Doctors usually start with medications that contain only the lowest amount of estrogen or progesterone, or a combination of the two. Changing to a medication with a slightly higher dose of estrogen will usually help stop bleeding and bleeding.
   • Currently, some medications are designed to prolong the use of hormone pills by following a three-month cycle instead of the usual one-month pack.
   • By switching to your three-month cycle, you'll have less trouble with your periods and with vaginal bleeding and bleeding. You should consult your doctor about this option.

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   Work with your doctor. Many women stop taking birth control pills in frustration because they constantly have problems with bleeding or bleeding.
   • You need to be patient and open about using other birth control pills.
   • Be aware that stopping birth control pills means you will have to look for another method of birth control.
   • Birth control pills are often the most effective and convenient way to prevent pregnancy.
   • The other remedy is often unreliable, inconvenient, and sometimes requires a disruption during sexual intercourse.

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   Regularly carry out cervical and cervical cytology. Your doctor will make an appointment at the time most appropriate for your age, and for any other risk factors you may have for other medical conditions. Many doctors will likely recommend you to see a doctor each year to review changes and make sure your prescription birth control pill is the best fit for you.
   • If you are having trouble with new or frequent bleeding, you should see your doctor as soon as possible for evaluation.
   • Vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of another medical condition, including some serious illnesses like cervical cancer.
   • In addition, your doctor will perform a daily, possibly yearly, sexually transmitted disease screening test or other problem, depending on your individual circumstances.
   • Birth control pills do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you think you have a sexually transmitted infection.

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   Talk to your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Many drugs can interfere with the effectiveness of the birth control pills you take. You should make sure your doctor has a list of all the medications you take. Keep updating them about any changes in the dosage of prescription or over-the-counter medications you take every day, including aspirin and non-steroidal antibiotics like naproxen and ibuprofen, vitamins, and foods. Function made from herbs.
   • Medications that can affect the effectiveness of the birth control pills you are taking can include everything from over-the-counter herbal medicines to antibiotics.
   • Using antibiotics short or long term will change the effectiveness of birth control pills. If you are prescribed an antibiotic for any reason, it is important to let your doctor know as the birth control pill you take may become ineffective.
   • Some antiepileptic drugs also interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Epilepsy medications are sometimes used to treat mood disorders and chronic painful symptoms such as migraines.
   • Some herbal supplements, especially St. John's. John, may also interact with hormonal birth control pills.
   • Always check with your doctor or pharmacist about the need to use supportive contraception when you are taking a new medication.

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   Inform your doctor of any new or existing medical conditions. A medical condition can change the way birth control pills work and may increase the risk of unwanted complications.
   • Certain medical conditions in women on oral contraceptives require closer supervision. Examples include diabetes, a history of cardiovascular disease, and a history of breast problems.
   • If you have a virus, flu, or stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, let your doctor know.
   • These symptoms alone may alter the ability to absorb the birth control pill. This means they will be less effective around this time and you will need to use another form of birth control for at least seven days until you feel better.
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Advice

• If you have to travel to a different time zone after you have started taking birth control pills, try to stay as close to where you live before traveling as possible to stay as close to your time as possible. certain.
• Keep a diary or calendar note about vaginal bleeding and any unusual events that happen that day. They can help you detect certain triggers involved in vaginal bleeding, and help your doctor choose a birth control pill that is better for you based on when you bleed.
• Let your doctor know if vaginal bleeding is accompanied by other symptoms, like headache or stomach pain.
• Birth control pills are the most effective method of birth control. However, there are sometimes exceptions. If you think you are pregnant, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.