Anonymous

3 years

Menstrual flow decreases after taking short-acting birth control pills(21pills)

My Menstrual flow decreases after taking a short-acting birth control pills (Yasmin 21 pills)for two months. The symptoms appear in the second month of my period after taking the pill

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hi and thank you for asking us

Through the question and statement you gave on the above section, i completely understand your concern over this matter. For your information there a few side effects of taking birth control pills (Yasmin pills) such as:

  • nausea
  • headache
  • breast soreness
  • spotting in the first 2 months of taking the pill
  • irregular periods

You might be experiencing spotting. Spotting refers to bleeding outside your menstrual period. Spotting can come from your uterus, cervix or vagina. If the spotting is heavy, it is most likely originate from the uterus.

There are different colours of spotting that ranges from pinkish to dark brown. The brown spots is due to old blood, meaning that the blood has been while in your body before passing out. There are various causes of spotting, such as

  • pregnancy
  • oral contraceptive pills usage
  • physical condition (fibroid or polyps)
  • pelvic inflammatory diseases
  • urinary tract infection
  • ovulation period.

Spotting usually not considered as menstural period. Therefore, you should talk to your doctor to find out the exact cause of your spotting. Doctor may need to perform ultrasound scan or procedure to confirm the diagnosis.

Get through that time of the month comfortably without leak.

Although this is a general explanation over this matter, i advise you to seek and consult any doctor if the symptom worsen. If you have any more enquiries, you can click on the link (DoctorOnCall) and speak to our doctors in private and get the consultation you need on the phone. Thank you.

Still worried about your menstrual cycle? Speak to a gynaecologist today to ease your mind.

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