A 29-year-old woman using a COC reports that her periods are lighter on the pill than they were before starting. She asks if this is normal. What shou...

Question

A 29-year-old woman using a COC reports that her periods are lighter on the pill than they were before starting. She asks if this is normal. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

Lighter periods (withdrawal bleeds) are a normal and expected effect of CHC; the endometrium is thinner under hormonal suppression, resulting in lighter, shorter bleeds

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Lighter periods on the COC indicate the pill is not working

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She should switch to a higher-dose COC

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Lighter periods always indicate pregnancy

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She needs an endometrial biopsy

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): CHC Lighter Withdrawal Bleeds Normal

A 29-year-old woman using a COC reports that her periods are lighter on the pill than they were before starting. She asks if this is normal. What should she be told?