Blood clots and extreme pain

[Anon0121_]

I was moved off of the combined pill onto POP (mini pill) at the end of the combined pill pack I was told to start taking the other pill straight away which I have done and so far have been lightly bleeding for 2 days however today I’ve been in excruciating pain pretty much bent over in pain from cramps and then I had soaked through a tampon in an hour and a half to which there was then 2 blood clots roughly abit bigger than a 50p coin. Is this normal? Should I get medical attention if clots continue and I soak through a tampon quicker?

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

When to see your doctor

Breakthrough bleeding on the pill is common, but it can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition.

SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF:

your bleeding lasts more than seven days in a row

your bleeding increases or is severe

you have pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis

you think you might be pregnant

you have a fever

Birth control pills can cause rare but serious side effects such as blood clots and stroke. Get emergency medical care if you experience:

significant bleeding

sudden severe abdominal pain

severe or sudden headache

pain in your chest, groin, or leg — especially your calf

pain, weakness, or numbness in your arm or leg

sudden shortness of breath

sudden slurred speech

Can you stop breakthrough bleeding on the pill?

The best way to stop breakthrough bleeding on the pill is to take your pill at the same time every day. For most people, breakthrough bleeding stops after three months of taking the pill as directed.

If you continue to experience unscheduled bleeding, speak to your doctor about other ways to stop spotting on the pill. Your doctor may prescribe a low-dose pill or supplemental estrogen.

The bottom line

Breakthrough bleeding on the pill is common, especially in the first few months of using the pill. It’s a bit of an inconvenience, but it’s not a sign that your pill isn’t working and it shouldn’t stop you from continuing to take the pill.

See your doctor if vaginal bleeding persists, if it’s accompanied by other symptoms, or if you missed a pill and think you may be pregnant.

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