A woman on the combined pill asks about the difference between a 'withdrawal bleed' during the HFI and a natural menstrual period. What should she be ...

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A woman on the combined pill asks about the difference between a 'withdrawal bleed' during the HFI and a natural menstrual period. What should she be told?

Accepted Answer

A withdrawal bleed is not a true menstrual period; it results from endometrial shedding when exogenous hormones are withdrawn during the HFI. It does not indicate ovulation or natural cyclical function. It is typically lighter and shorter than a natural period

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They are identical

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Withdrawal bleeds indicate the pill is not working

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Withdrawal bleeds are heavier than natural periods

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The distinction is irrelevant

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Withdrawal Bleed Not True Period Explanation

A woman on the combined pill asks about the difference between a 'withdrawal bleed' during the HFI and a natural menstrual period. What should she be told?