Is it normal to experience heavy vaginal bleeding as a result of taking contraceptive pills?

Doctor's Answer

Besides the contraceptive benefits of the Pills, they also help to regulate menses, reduce painful periods (dysmenorrhea) and reduce heavy menses (menorrhagia).

It is therefore not normal to experience heavy vaginal bleeding while on the oral contraceptive pills. If you are experiencing this distressing problem, then you should seek an immediate consultation and pelvic ultrasound scan with your gynaecologist to exclude serious causes.

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