Combined pill

[Courtneyjarvis]

Hi, I know this is a silly question but around 6 months ago I came off the depo injection and I have had a break up until 9 days ago when I started taking the combined pill. I started taking the pill on the 1st day of my cycle but I am still bleeding 9 days in, how long does it take to change please?

[Clazzy78]

I am not sure as you've gone from progestogen only to a combined pill.

I think it can be unsettled for a couple of months maybe. But like I said I'm not sure.

I'm sure someone else will be able to help you. If not, go back to the family planning or your GP.

[Courtneyjarvis in reply to Clazzy78]

Hiya, thank you for your answer! This isn't my first period that's the problem. I have had many just seems like this one is going on for a long time! I will try give them a call, thank you

[tylee]

With a birth control change you can bleed off and on for 3 months. I have Nexpalon and I bled for 3 weeks. No worries.

[Brownie83]

Hi

I was on the implant for 9 years then went onto the mini pill. I had bleeding for over 2 months. It's just your body getting used to the new contraceptive.

If you are worried then please get an appointment with your gp but you should be fine.

Hope that helps

[Courtneyjarvis in reply to Brownie83]

That's fab, I'm on the combined pill due to trying to get them back into a routine, finish my first pack this week for 7 days, hope it sorts itself out!

Thank you!

[TrayChic]

Ive been on the pill with some small breaks for over 7 years now, one of the first times i had it, i was told to start the first pill on the first day of my cycle. I did so, and found that my period lasted the whole month but was a bit lighter after the first few days. When I stopped the pills for the seven day break, my period got heavier again. After my period had finally finished, after the 7 days, I started the pills again, and no period. I started on the first day of my cycle once since, and had the same problem. Its like it froze my body in the state in which I took the pill. I had a friend experience something similar too. id just start after your period and use protection for 7 days!