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Q: Alesse - Early Period While On the Pill + How Effective ?

asked by: jaclyn on October 31st, 2007

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I have been taking Alesse for about a month and a half now, and I am 16 years old. Last month my period came a few days before the sugar pills began, but I was sure my body was only adjusting to the pills. However, I am now on my second pack on pills (today I took Pill #10) and today I had some spotting. I have never missed a pill, however both today and two days ago (Pill # Cool

I took significantly later in the day. (I usually take the pills around 9:00AM but both days I took them around 4:00-5:00,) What are the possible reasons for the early periods? Stress? Pregnancy? Low-something levels? Wrong pill dosage?

Also, I was wondering how effective the pill was after one month, two months, three months? I believe that it was high 90's percent effective, but how long does it take a woman's body to get to that level of effectiveness? Question

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Tylanas

replied on October 31st, 2007

Especially eHealthy

It's okay if your period comes early. Make sure to take ALL the active pills anyway, even if your period does start.

The pill is as effective as it's gonna get after just one WEEK of taking it correctly.

It is around 97-99% effective when taken perfectly, and 92-95% with typical use (the way you're using it).

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