Starting the Pill- Please Help Posted: 02-08-06 11:36am
Hi- I just started using ortho-lo and am
now 5 days into it- I started in the
middle of my cycle instead of the sunday
or first day of my period- I was wondering
if anyone else knows if this is okay? (i
know it will take a week to activate this
way).
Also- I already am starting to get side
effects like breast tenderness and
bloating- is this normal or just because
i'm not taking it at the usual start time?
And lastly, does anyone know if I will
still get my period at the end of the pill
pack or will my cycle be all messed up
because of this?
Thanks!!!!!!!
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Crazyness24
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Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Jersey
Posted: 02-08-06 14:08pm
I am sorry I am not taking ortho low im
starting lutera, but I believe your
supposed to start it on the day(s) the
doctor told you. You may want to call
them just to make sure that what you are
doing and expierncing is okay. Good luch
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Carifairy
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Posted: 02-08-06 14:18pm
Yes you can start anytime..When you start
"anytime" it is called a "quick start" and
takes 7 days for you to be protected.
When you start on your period it is called
a "day 1 start", and you are protected
immediately.
Side effects like nausea and breast
tenderness are common when taking the
pill, especially when you first take it..
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mariana
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Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 79
Posted: 02-08-06 19:25pm
I think the general rule is most of the
negative side effects, like nausea, go
away after about three months, just give
your body time to adjust to the pill.
Also, you should get your period at the
end of the pill pack, during your
placebos. But, since it is your first
month on it, your period could come
sooner, later, or not at all! But not to
worry - it's just your body adjusting to
the hormones.
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haliparot
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Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Posts: 209 Location: San Diego, CA United States
I Can Be Your Ortho Lo Buddy Posted: 02-10-06 02:03am
Hey girl...Since we have the same
experience i'm going to share mine
well i'm also taking the ortho lo for
almost a month...I also took it on the
middle of my cycle...I didn't start it the
usual way...As they would say...It was
suggested by the doctor to me...Actually I
did have breast tenderness like after 3
days of using the pill...If you are asking
when will you got your period..In my case,
I got it twice..I got it the day that I
usually get (29 days after my last period)
and then now I got it again (i'm on the
placebo week) so I guess it does
work...From then on it will regulate your
period you will get it every (placebo
week) instead of your usual period
date...
