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Bleeding constantly due to skipping 7 day break

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FlippingHell79 · 14/01/2024 18:23

I'm in my 40's and on the Pill.
For the first time ever I didn't have a seven day break from my Pill. Since the time I should have had a 'period', I've been bleeding and it's just getting heavier and heavier. I'm midway through the pack.
What can I do? I'm so fed up. Help!

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henrysugar12 · 14/01/2024 20:53

I used to have 3 packs back to back (on advice from my consultant!) and never had this issue.
I would think that if you are having unexplained bleeding then visit your GP

Mumaway · 14/01/2024 20:55

I had this, running packs together never worked, I just bled constantly. Just stop this pack, have a break, restart, but use alternative contraception for the next month

SummaLuvin · 14/01/2024 20:58

I run over breaks pack to pack, I try to have 3 or 4 breaks in a year. If I leave it too long I seem to get spotting, and occasionally very light bleeding. But never anything more than that.

FlippingHell79 · 15/01/2024 06:55

Mumaway · 14/01/2024 20:55

I had this, running packs together never worked, I just bled constantly. Just stop this pack, have a break, restart, but use alternative contraception for the next month

Do you think I should continue to the end of the pack or just stop now? I still have about 12 days to go.

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solice84 · 15/01/2024 10:11

I used to get this if I ran packs together
Just keep taking them until you've finished that pack

FlippingHell79 · 15/01/2024 11:44

Ok that is comforting!
Thanks all for the replies.

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