I have been on ortho tri lo for 5 months
now. The first couple of months my
periods were normal. But ever since
november I have been getting breakthrough
bleeding about 2-3 days before my actual
period is suppose to start. I know it has
to be breakthrough bleeding because I am
still taking the active pills when this is
happening. Ive been reading up on this on
the internet and there are so many mixed
answers that have to do with breakthrough
bleeding. I have never missed a pill in
all the 5 months I have been taking it,
and I take it at the exact same time every
day, give or take 5 minutes at the most.
I know this can be common when women
first start taking the pill, but its been
5 months. I never had any early
bleeding when I first started and now I am
after months of use. My body feels fine
in all other aspects. Because I am
breakthrough bleeding does this make the
pill any less effective? And, how
normal is it for this to be happening
after 5 months on the pill? Do I need
to change my pill, or should I wait a few
more months....? Im confused.
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Carifairy
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Posted: 01-13-07 15:13pm
It is still effective, but you may want to
switch to another pill so that you can
stop the btb.
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cln1812
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Posted: 01-13-07 16:53pm
It's effective, but if the breakthrough
bleeding continues or worsens you might
have to switch to a pill with a higher
estrogen content. I was bleeding 3 weeks
of every month on ortho-lo.
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Crazyness24
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Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Jersey
Posted: 01-16-07 11:07am
Well your body should be adjusted to it by
now....I sometimes start bleeding about 2
days before my inactive pills but it
doesn't happen every month. What you may
want to do is try something else. Maybe a
stronger one? I recommend lutera. It has
not given me any problems.
You are still protected even if you have
breakthrough bleeding.