Does BC pills Minigyon cause irregular menstrual flow?
Patient: Good day, i am having a problem since lately i start taking a contraceptive (minigynon) i took it on my first period my period always finishes within 4-5 days but ever since i start taking this contraceptive i notice that 8 days has past and i am still seeing this dark color liquid. I stop taking the pill for 2 days to figure out what is causing the problem but i was still seeing the dark liqiud appearing i took back the pills in other same way and it is still that way.. So please i am urgently seeking a reply from you i am so very concern about this situation and thank you in responce.. Doctor: Hello,Minigynon pills are an effective birth control method. It has both female hormones (oestrogen + progesterone). From the way you have described, it appears that you started the pills in the right way - from the first day of the period.The period that one gets after starting pills is not the same that one gets when not using it. The dark coloured blood could have been old blood which took time to come out of your body. This should not change the way you take pills.You have to take it continuously as instructed. Stopping in between interferes with the blood levels of the hormone in body. It can produce irregular bleed. It can also lead to failure of method and pregnancy can occur.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Sabina Hussain