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Q: Placebo pills and no period

asked by: Jasmine86 on May 7th, 2008

New User

Hi ladies,

I have been taking Ortho TriCyclen BC pills for 3 weeks and now I've started taking the placebo pills. However, I've been taking them for 4 days and still have not gotten my period. Throughout the course of taking the pills, I have not experienced any spotting whatsoever.

I know that I'm not pregnant because I haven't had sex at all.

If my period doesn't come for the whole duration of taking the placebo pills, should I continue with my next pack? I'm very worried about it!! Sad

Thanks,
Jasmine

Replies(4)

Mabel

replied on May 7th, 2008

Supporter

Yes, continue taking your pills. You may not get your period until you start your new pack.

Why are you worried if there is no risk of pregnancy? This is one of the great benefits of being on birth control! Lighter, shorter and sometimes non-existent periods! YAY.

Jasmine86

replied on May 7th, 2008

New User

Oh it's just because I'm afraid that if I don't get my period it will decrease the chances of me being able to have children in the future, and I really want kids!

Mabel

replied on May 7th, 2008

Supporter

Birth control will not decrease your chances of having children in the future.

Chocolate_Baby

replied on February 28th, 2009

New User

No Placebo pills No Period

hello to all,
well ive been on orth tricyclen lo BC pills for about 5 months and ive never taken the placebo pills..the first 2 months i started takin it everything was normal...but now i get no periods just spot very very light for a week then it might start up again.i kinda like the fact i have no periods no cramps or anything..but im a lil worried that something might be wrong?

has anyone had this problem? and have no answers to my problem

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