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Heavy period after I stopped taking Ortho tri cyclen lo Posted: 06-06-07 08:21am


I started taking Ortho on the first day of my period. I took it for three days and then I stopped because I felt very ill and I was EXTREAMLY bloated - so much I couldn't even fit in my pants. I do not want to take the pill. I only took if for three days so I thought it would be ok to stop it mid cycle. It's been 10 days later and my period has literally started all over again! I have breast tenderness, bloating, and a lot of blood. How long will this last? Is this normal? I know it's because I stopped mid cycle but will this be OK?

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Birth Control Answer A2896 Posted: 06-13-07 04:26am


It seems quite likely that everything will be OK. When you stopped taking the birth control pills you created a sudden decrease in estrogen hormone levels in the blood which can provoke a new menstrual period. In other words, it seems that you created a temporary hormonal dysbalance in your body that provoked a functional bleeding from the uterus. Hormonal balance will be probably be established soon and then the bleeding should stop. If it doesn’t stop, you can visit a gynecologist for an examination and advice. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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