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Concerning the prolonged period >15 days while using marvelon , contraceptive pills?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hormonal adjustment : Sounds like the system is getting used to the new regimen. Give it about three cycles (months). If the bleeding is still irregular, a work up (ob/gyn) would be reasonable.

Answered 1/22/2015

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A member asked:

Concerning the prolonged period >15 days while using marvelon , contraceptive pills?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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