Okay, so I have been on ortha tri cyclen
lo since august of last year.
Late this weekend I started my period when
I was on active pills. I was only midway
through the cycle.
At first I thought it was just spotting
(which I have never had, but knew was
possible). However, it continued and I
became aware I was fully menstrating, but
some time early. I didn't know what to do
so I continued taking the pills as
directed. Now I am starting to really
worry.
I am starting to freak out because I have
read some posts on here saying that if you
get your period during your active pills
then something is wrong. I was supposed
to start up my period in about a week and
a half.
Fyi: there has been some change in my diet
and exercise patterns as of late because
of an injury. Also I am under a lot of
stess as I am completing a double masters
degree this spring... But nothing seemed
significant to warrant this!!! My body is
usually pretty resilient.
Thats it in a nutshell - any information
is welcomed.
Thank you!!!
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scrdat20
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 90
Posted: 02-15-06 11:41am
Hi... I had this exact same thing this
month for the first time. I have been on
the pill for about a year and 8 months or
so... I have switched kinds once about 6
months ago. Anyways, I was on my last
week of active pills last week. I
usually get my period the wednesday of the
placebo week (today)... I noticed that
last wednesday night I had terrible
cramping which usually happens the day or
two before my period comes. And sure
enough, I got my period on friday and all
done now when I was supposed to not get it
today. I don't really know why it
happens, but from what I have read it
happens to lots of other women as well.
You might try another month of pills and
see if it happens again. If so, I would
call your doc and see what he/she thinks.
I know that I have been having a lot of
trouble with this pill so I am going to
give another a try. Just out of
curiosity, do you have headaches on your
period when you are on the pill?
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ashbriee
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 2
Posted: 02-15-06 12:01pm
Thank you! That makes me feel a bit
better. I was worried something was
wrong.
I do get headaches during this time. I
had a horrible one the night it started
through the next day. I actually did not
correlate the two because I thought it was
in response to stress. Otherwise I have
had no problems from ortha lo.
Did you continue taking the active pills
and finish off the pack with the placebos?
I just want to make sure I am doing it
properly. So far I have been continiuing
them as normal.
Thanks again. ;)
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scrdat20
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 90
Posted: 02-15-06 12:44pm
Yeah, I just continued on taking the pills
as normal. It has worked out alright so
far... Did you suffer from headaches
often before you were on the pill?
Thanks again!
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Carifairy
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Posted: 02-18-06 12:11pm
Regardless of how much bleeding you are
having it is only breakthourgh
bleeding...You will still have a period
when you are suppsed to, but technically
what you had was some pretty heavy
breakthrough bleeding.
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scrdat20
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Posts: 90
I Spoke to My Doctor Posted: 02-20-06 12:38pm
Hey ashbriee:
i just wanted to let you know that I spoke
to my doctor about my early period on the
active pills, and she said that it will
just happen sometimes.... Nothing to
worry about I guess. If it keeps
happening though I would swith pills! :)
hope this helps! Have a good one.
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Laurchick1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 7
Posted: 02-21-06 11:41am
I had a similar experience once. I took a
test to make sure everything was okay, and
it was. I don't think I actually got my
"period" again until the following month
(on inactive pills when I was supposed
to). So I wouldn't worry if you don't get
anything this time with inactives, it may
straighten out next month. I just kept
taking them as normal and eventually
things worked out. Hope this helps!
