my second month on mercilon (contraceptive pill) and having break through bleeding??

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 25 ) on Thu 12, Jun 2008 10:08am :
	i was using tryphysel as n contraseptive but went over to mercilon which has n lower dose i also was on antibiotics about 2 weeks ago, i am having break through bleeding now is this normal?, its my second month on the mercilon pill
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	Answer by Dr.Bhumika Aggarwal (doctor) on Tue 17, Jun 2008 03:34pm: Hi, The possible side effects of mercilon include - '# Nausea and vomiting # Headache/migraine # Breast tenderness, enlargement # Weight changes # Retention of water in the body tissues (fluid retention) # Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) # Change in menstrual bleeding # Menstrual spotting or breakthrough bleeding # Depression # Skin reactions # Decreased sex drive # Rise in blood pressure # Irregular brown patches on the skin, usually of the face (chloasma) # Steepening of corneal curvature which may make contact lenses uncomfortable # Disturbance in liver function # Gallstones # Blood clots in the blood vessels (eg, DVT, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, stroke' http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001620.html 'Women using this contraceptive for the first time may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding or missed periods. Consult your doctor if any breakthrough bleeding persists. If you don't have a withdrawal bleed for two consecutive months you should do a pregnancy test before starting the next month's contraceptive cycle.' Let us know if you need any further information and do let us know what your doctor advises. Regards. Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our doctors will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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