A member asked:

Was taking utovlan 1 tablet a day to delay period but light bleeding has started now so i took 4 in one day, period hasnt stopped. how do i stop?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

2-6 weeks: hormonal bleeding may take up to 4 weeks to resolve. Taking 4 pills in one day will certainly cause bleeding and you must wait up to 2-6 weeks to stop after discontinuing hormonsal therapy.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/26/2019

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A member asked:

Was taking utovlan 1 tablet a day to delay period but light bleeding has started now so i took 4 in one day, period hasnt stopped. how do i stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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