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Q: Unusually Long Period on Lutera

asked by: Demonchild on September 9th, 2007

New User

I've been on lutera for a month now. Just started my second pack this evening. I started my first period on birth control on Tuesday. My period is still not over. Before it would last anywhere from 3-5 days, but hasn't lasted this long in a very long time. Is it just that my body is adjusting to the pill? I really like this one and do not want to switch, is this normal for my first period on birth control to last this long?

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Georgia59

replied on September 10th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Yes, it might take a few months for your period to regulate. You'll just have to wait it out.

And switching wouldn't help, as you would probably have the same thing if you switched to another pill. Smile

WolfyLady

replied on September 15th, 2007

Experienced User

eh i have the same problem.. but they just put me on ortho tri cyclen and i am still bleeding.. 34 days now.. what should i do.. i dunno if i should go ahead and talk to the dr or what i have called her but she said it would take time but i'm so tired of it.. its exhausting me literally..

Georgia59

replied on September 15th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Generally I think if you're bleeding for a month straight you should probably call your doc, just to make sure you aren't losing too much blood.

WolfyLady

replied on September 16th, 2007

Experienced User

i did she just said that i have to let the pills kick in but its been three weeks since i started.. my regular period time is coming up again and eh thats what i'm afraid of loosing way to much.. i've been feeling light headed at times and just blah.. probably am so going to call again monday

Georgia59

replied on September 17th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Yeah, I don't have a high tolerance for lots of bleeding. Unfortunately, if you switch to a different pill, you might have the same experience, so it might be worth sticking it out if that's what the doc said to do.

WolfyLady

replied on September 20th, 2007

Experienced User

yea seems i have too since eh just been exhausted lately though things have changed.. um i dunno if this is normal.. i started the non hormone pills yesterday and it stop Mad

.. the bleeding stopped today actually.. its nice cause i mean 38 days WOW.. but come on this ehhhh i'm starting to hate this and my body it seems so messed up shouldnt it be the other way around when on the hormone ones it stops..

Georgia59

replied on September 20th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

It should be, but in the beginning your body is still getting the hormones sorted out.

That does seem extreme though. I hope next month goes better for you. Don't be surprised if you get some bleeding within this placebo week.

WolfyLady

replied on September 20th, 2007

Experienced User

Yea thats what the dr told me that they would give it 3 months if its not better then they would change me again..

I know its sucked.. but i kinda expect to bleed some but maybe my body feels its cleaned out enough only time will tell just hope it works its self out.. thanks

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