Hello ^.^

Actually- I am on the same birth control & I have had spotting before & after my period- since being on Loestrin FE. My aunt prescribed it to me- and it's pretty normal- as long as it's not continous (everyday/month etc.) This month too- I have missed a period- & a few months back as well. If it's consistantly back-to-back missing periods/spotting then everything is ok. Each cycle you have is different- (meaning flow) so sometimes it's lighter, others it's reverse or none at all.

Hope this helps
Yettie

well, you weren't technically protected during this time. Once you miss two pills in a week you are not protected. So yes, you could be pregnant, but it depends on when you had sex and then when you missed the first pill. (And the second)

But a test should be accurate by now.

Oh, I wasn't worried I was pregnant, should I be? What I was saying, I haven't had sex in about 2 months. I've already had a period since the last time I had sex, which was the period before this. I was just so weirded out that this period was so messed up, because I'm usually pretty regular. I just attributed it to how badly I messed up on my pills. I haven't had sex this cycle at all; I was just making sure there wasn't something else wrong and it really was me just missing the pills as I have a history of cervical cancer and things like that in my family.

No, because you have not had sex you should not be worried.

IF this happened while you were sexually active, then it would be cause for concern.

ANYTIME you miss 1-2-3 pills, or take a pill later than usual, you will most likely have some spotting or bleeding, it is normal.

You basically have to wait it out :/

You guys have been a tremendous amount of help!

I spotted this cycle on and off for about 2 weeks it seemed like, with some days being very heavy and others very light. I never technically had a period, or what I'm used to defining as a period, so I went ahead and started my next pack this week (like I was supposed to). Was that the right thing to do, or should I have waited to have a period? I was off the pills for a week with light spotting at the beginning and then nothing throughout. But, my stomach has been cramping like I'm going to start my period. Hope I did the right thing!

You did the right thing.

No matter what happens with your bleeding pattern, you should always start your next package on time.

Glad to hear you're doing well! And yes, you should always start the next pack!

Oh sorry hon, most the people around here are usually asking if they're pregnant. I should've read better.

Hope it clears up for you soon. Have you thought about something easier like nuvaring? Pills can be such a pain.

You know, it is a pain to remember pills, but Loestrin was a god send to me because before birth control, my periods lasted over a week and the cramps were so horrible I would usually stay out of school for the first two days of my period every month. I had a friend that used Nuva Ring, but I don't know how well I would fare with something like that- is it extremely uncomfortable, or can you even tell it's there? I've though about perhaps the patch or something of that nature, but I've read so many side affects and whatnot I think I'd be too scared to switch. And I definitely don't want to give up these short, non-painful periods!

I had nuvaring... I could feel it every once in a while, but it certainly wasn't uncomfortable and most the time I never even noticed it. Nuvaring was great! And it also shortens/lessens periods for most women (most types of birth control do this, some more than others)

I mean, if you've found something that works for you, that's great. But the nuvaring is really nice if you have a hard time remembering or have a hectic lifestyle.

I am also on the b.c pill Loestrin. I've been on it for about 2 years and its caused me to never have my period =](but that means I cant tell if i messed up and am pregnant). Anyways, last week I finished my pack on thursday (i took the last brown pill) and I kept trying to get to the pharmacy but it was closed every time I could get there. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on Saturday thinking I was going to start my new pill pack on saturday evening. I ended up starting my pack on Sunday morning around 11am when the pharmacy opened. So I went for two full days without starting my new pill pack. If I am pregnant, will the b.c. I am taking now harm it? I have been feeling a little sick and a few other signs saying i may be pregnant. I have not taken a test yet. Does anyone have any answers? thanks!