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Q: When Would I Get My Period On Ortho Lo?

asked by: scared_ on January 2nd, 2006

New User

Hi.

I just got the prescription for ortho lo from my doctor. She said I should start it on the first sunday of my period, or whatever other day is convenient.

My question is -- how does getting one's period correlate with what day she started the pack of pills? That is, if I start pills on a sunday, will I get my period on a sunday? I'd rather have my 5 days of bleeding during the work/school week so that when i'm out with friends or travelling on saturday/sunday I don't have to worry!

Answers appreciated...Thanks!!

Replies(3)

Carifairy

replied on January 2nd, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Actually, when you start your placebo pills it takes a few days for your body to bleed, it has to register the drop in hormones first.. So if your placebos start on sunday, it could be tuesday by the time you actualy bleed.

tasha82

replied on January 2nd, 2006

Experienced User

I'm on ortho lo and I usually start bleeding on the third day of placebos.

scared_

replied on January 5th, 2006

New User

Thank you!! :)

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