Why is there bleeding while taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets?



Bleeding while taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets is usually breakthrough bleeding and is a side effect caused by the drug.

Drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets are short-acting oral contraceptives. If you do not take them on time and on schedule during the period of taking them, and there is a leakage of the dose, hormone level fluctuations may occur, leading to shedding of the uterine lining, which may cause bleeding. If a missed dose occurs while taking the pill, it should be made up as soon as possible and within 12 hours, preferably with additional forms of contraception, but not hormonal drugs.

Under normal circumstances, the bleeding time is not more than 1 week, if the bleeding is not much, usually do not need special treatment, pay attention to pubic cleanliness and hygiene, observation can be. If the bleeding lasts for more than 1 week, and the bleeding is also relatively large, you should consult a doctor in time, and if necessary, ultrasound, sex hormone six and other related examinations, and follow the doctor’s advice to actively deal with.

Taking drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, must follow the doctor’s advice to take on time, do not stop using the drug. If bleeding occurs during the use of the drug, you should consult a professional doctor in time to avoid adverse consequences.