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First period after going on birth control pills again is longer than it has been. is this normal for just starting the pill again after being off it a few months? going on day 8 of period and 4 days into new pill pack?

Q: first period after going on birth control pills again is longer than it has been. is this normal for just starting the pill again after being off it a few months? going on day 8 of period and 4 days into new pill pack?

: First obtain a serum HCG test to confirm that pregnancy not the cause, and if negative, stop the current pack of oral bcp's and begin seven days later with a new pack, as withdrawal bleeding with current low dosage oral bcps can be the cause. Take the "active" pills within the hour of the prior day's active pill.

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First obtain a serum HCG test to confirm that pregnancy not the cause, and if negative, stop the current pack of oral bcp's and begin seven days later with a new pack, as withdrawal bleeding with current low dosage oral bcps can be the cause. Take the "active" pills within the hour of the prior day's active pill.

Answered 8/4/2023

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A member asked:

First period after going on birth control pills again is longer than it has been. is this normal for just starting the pill again after being off it a few months? going on day 8 of period and 4 days into new pill pack?

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