Unusual Pms

That is not normal. I would call the doctor and get a different strength of birth control pills. Yours may not be strong enough. That is what happened to me. I was put on the lowest dose and had break through bleeding all during the month. Call the doctor!

I did exactly that too. I was told if it didn't stop after a length of time (don't remember how long) that we'd have to look into if a small piece of tissue was left in there and the body is trying to get rid of it and might need D&C, but do nothing for a whie and it did resolve itself. It is normal to bleed more with each kid, I was told. You could take iron pills if it makes you feel sick. I'd call your OB/GYN that delivered for reassurance. You can always talk to the nurse.

I would call the doctor that prescribed the pills and explain to the nurse what is happening. I'm thinking that they would talk to the doctor and he would prescribe another pill that might be better for you. I just took my daughter to the OB/GYN for her pre-marital exam. He prescribed a pill for her and said that if it didn't work (as in had horrible side effects) to call and he'd change the prescription. You've already seen the doctor, and I'd think that a call would do the trick.

S., Avoiding the doctor may not be possible. Check first with the web site for your particular pill. See what the side effects are. If it is the same one you were on before, I would say you need to see the doctor. If not, you may need to change the particular perscription. In which case, you will need to call or see the doctor. Bleeding rates of one pad per hour is barely acceptable. You are losing too much blood. See about this soon!

I know you said that you don't have any insurance right now but it sounds like you need to get to a doc as soon as you can.

I would call the DRs. office on who perscribed the pill's and see what they have to say, this may last a few monthsyour bodies way of getting use to the pill

i think you may be on too low of a dosage of birth control pills. can you call your doctor's office and ask them for advice over the phone without getting charged? could you go to the free health clinics around the KC area? the amount of bleeding you are having concerns me. it could be an indication of a more serious problem. for your peace of mind and the future of your children, you may need to look into working toward a family budget that includes health insurance for yourself. one hospital stay and your family could be in serious financial problems.

If you don't have health insurance right now, consider going to your local county health dept. It's alot cheaper than a doctor and just as professional. You pill strength probably needs to be adjusted. The same thing happened to me after my second child. It was a case of needing to readjust the strength and type of birth control. I wouldn't worry just yet. Give your local county health dept a call and tell them what's happening and they should be able to tell you something. If you don't feel comfrotable calling them, call your doctors office and tell them. They may adjust your prescription without having to see.

Hi S.! Congratulations on the birth of your princess! When it comes to a woman's reproductive health, it's important to see a professional, whenever possible. This situation may be as simple as needing a different strength of birth control pill (breakthrough bleeding is a fair indicator of this). Having said that, I am concerned about the HEAVY bleeding. Without insurance, your options are somewhat limited, but Planned Parenthood has WONDERFUL doctors (some of the best) and is quite affordable. (your religious affiliation may prohibit this, but your health is important..... you have babies who depend on you) I don't know your OB-GYN, but if it were mine, she would care enough to work with her patient through a financial difficulty. All my best to you. I hope you get the care you need and deserve! Blessings, R.

It could be your body is trying to adjust. I've noticed that my cycle was never the same after I gave birth. Before I ever had children my cycle was a lot like yours is now. There's FREE or sliding scale fee clinics out here. I don't know where you live but I know it's got to be one near you. There's Swope parkway in the inner city & they may be able to guide you in the right direction. It could also be that your dosage might be too strong or your body is rejecting that brand name of pills...there's other's. Good luck & God Bless!

My older sister had that for months after the birth of her second child. It turns out she had retained some of the placenta. They had to do a D&C and said she was lucky she didn't get an infection. This is definitely a doctor issue...

Same thing happened to me. Expept I switched from the breastfeeding pill back to my orthtri. Durning that switch, it was a week early lasted forever, and was very heavy. Just this month (after 5 months of being on it) finally it is on time, and light and only 3 days. I don't know why, I never went to the dr, just didn't have the time, and since nothing was "wrong" I decided to wait. But, it worked it's self out. I don't really have advice just I know what you are experiencing and for me, it worked it's self out.

GOod luck, sorry.

I have always been advised that if you soak through a pad an hour you need to seek medical attention. I don't have insurance either so i definitely understand your concern. I recommend if you have no other options, calling the county health dept.