Taking 2 Bc Pill Back to Back Posted: 08-20-07 11:02am
I have been on Demulen for the past 7
years and I have never experienced any
side effects while on the pill. I normall
take the pill for 21 days and then get my
period the week after.
This summer I decided that I wanted to
miss my period so I could enjoy my summer
activities (i.e. swimming), so I took 2 bc
pill packs in a row. I finished a pack on
August 5th and was supposed to get my
period 2 days later, but instead I started
a new bc pill pack on August 6th.
So now I'm entering my 3rd week on my
second pack and I am experiencing weird
symptoms. About 2 days ago my breasts
started to get swollen and tender, I am
feeling a little nauseous and light
headed. Could that be the effects of too
many hormones from taking bc pills 2
months straight without a break? I want to
stop taking my pills this week so I can
get my period because my breasts hurt a
lot. Is that a good idea.
Also, could the effectiveness of the pill
be decreased by changing my schedule
around? I always take my pill at the same
time every day (between 10-11am).
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Tylanas
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Posted: 08-20-07 11:28am
The side effects aren't cause by too many
hormones, but by the duration you've taken
them in. Since you've taken the pills for
more than 21 days, you will be safe to
take off one week for a period, and you'll
still be protected from pregnancy
Just make sure you start a brand new pack
once the week is over.
