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11 Nov 2006
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Contraceptive injection & pill
Hello doctor,
I am experiencing some problems with the contraceptive injection. I've been using the injection from Feb this year. About two months ago, I started with my period, and it continued for 4 weeks. My local GP suggested that I use the contraceptive pill for 3 weeks (while still using the injection). I took the last pill about a week and a half ago, and now I've started with my period again 2 days ago.
Should I rather continue with the contraceptive pill? Should I be worried about these long periods?
I am experiencing some problems with the contraceptive injection. I've been using the injection from Feb this year. About two months ago, I started with my period, and it continued for 4 weeks. My local GP suggested that I use the contraceptive pill for 3 weeks (while still using the injection). I took the last pill about a week and a half ago, and now I've started with my period again 2 days ago.
Should I rather continue with the contraceptive pill? Should I be worried about these long periods?
GynaeDoc
Give it a month longer. If the bleeding continues, you may need to swop to a different form of contraception.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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