Long Term Bleeding

[JustineP]

I have been getting my period since I was 10 years old.  They have always been pretty regular but very painful. I am now 26 years old.  About 9 months ago I began taking loseasonique for birth control.  I have continued to have the same periods that I normally had only I would have only one every three month.  I had my last planned period in February.  It was regular, just like always.  Then in March I began having bleeding, more than just spotting but not a strong as my normal period.  I still have the normal pain and moodiness that comes with a regular period but this abnormal bleeding has gone on for over three weeks.  The most my period has ever lasted was 6 days, with it typically ending 4-5 days.  Is something wrong?  Should I see my doctor?  Should I stop taking the pill?  Should I wait it out?  Please help.

[BabyKat2009]

I've heard it can take 3-6 months for a cycle to regulate. Depends on the person. If you are that concerned go to an OBGYN not your regular dr. and tell them about your concerns. I too have VERY painful periods (only pain pills get rid of the pain, but they won't prescribe them for it. I lay around for a week or more as symptoms start 2 weeks before, and I can't DO anything, even work!), even the pill didn't work too well (10+ yrs ago haven't taken it since) I've recently been diagnosed with PCOS, but from what I hear that shouldn't have anything to do with painful periods. I'm debating on having a laproscopic surgery (camera inside me) to see if I actually have endometriosis as that DOES cause painful periods.

[mssoup]

I know for me when I switched pill brands my cycle went haywire then slowly went back to normal. M docotor explained that as your body adjusts to the hormones your cycle may change for approx 3 months until it regulates itself. However, I would still contact my doctor to make sure everything is ok and that that is the cause. Good luck