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Q: Birth Control Pills And Period
asked by: JAR81 on January 10th, 2005
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Ive been on birth control for 2 years. I was on ortho tri cyclen lo for about 2 years and this past cycle I have switched to ortho tricyclen. My breast have become swollen and tender and I was having cravings all last week.

My question is: when on bcp, does your period come exactly 28 days, or can it come anywhere on your placebo week? Im usually between 28 and 29 days, and I am due today, however, I have like no cramping, a little over the weekend and the past two days I have been feeling slightly bloated. I am also taking paxil cr which also reduce pms, and I know bcp can reduce cramping and stuff. I had sex on dec. 28 with a spermicidal lubricated condom (would be one of the days I would be ovulating, if the pill didnt inhibit this month), and ive also had sex this past fri and sat with a spermicidal lubricated condom, and all 3 times he pulled out right before he ejaculated. I normally get my period on tues night or wed of the last week, once/twice on thurs. And last cycle it was on tues (exactly 28 days).

Will I be getting my period?
Or should I be concerned?
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sunny03
replied on January 17th, 2005
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I think you should be a little concerned but not two much, if you used a condom and it didn't break then you should have nothing to worry about but if u usually get your period around the same time every month which is suppose to happen when your on birth control, then you should see your doctor before it get out of control. Good luck keep me posted
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JAR81
replied on January 20th, 2005
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I got my period on the day I was due (99% of the time get it on wed.). It wasn't 28 days, but I know it doesnt have to be.

Thanks for the advice~
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