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Q: Please Help!

asked by: ashbriee on February 14th, 2006

New User

Okay, so I have been on ortha tri cyclen lo since august of last year.
Late this weekend I started my period when I was on active pills. I was only midway through the cycle.

At first I thought it was just spotting (which I have never had, but knew was possible). However, it continued and I became aware I was fully menstrating, but some time early. I didn't know what to do so I continued taking the pills as directed. Now I am starting to really worry.

I am starting to freak out because I have read some posts on here saying that if you get your period during your active pills then something is wrong. I was supposed to start up my period in about a week and a half.

Fyi: there has been some change in my diet and exercise patterns as of late because of an injury. Also I am under a lot of stess as I am completing a double masters degree this spring... But nothing seemed significant to warrant this!!! My body is usually pretty resilient.

Thats it in a nutshell - any information is welcomed.
Thank you!!!

Replies(6)

scrdat20

replied on February 15th, 2006

Experienced User

Hi... I had this exact same thing this month for the first time. I have been on the pill for about a year and 8 months or so... I have switched kinds once about 6 months ago. Anyways, I was on my last week of active pills last week. I usually get my period the wednesday of the placebo week (today)... I noticed that last wednesday night I had terrible cramping which usually happens the day or two before my period comes. And sure enough, I got my period on friday and all done now when I was supposed to not get it today. I don't really know why it happens, but from what I have read it happens to lots of other women as well. You might try another month of pills and see if it happens again. If so, I would call your doc and see what he/she thinks. I know that I have been having a lot of trouble with this pill so I am going to give another a try. Just out of curiosity, do you have headaches on your period when you are on the pill?

ashbriee

replied on February 15th, 2006

New User

Thank you! That makes me feel a bit better. I was worried something was wrong.

I do get headaches during this time. I had a horrible one the night it started through the next day. I actually did not correlate the two because I thought it was in response to stress. Otherwise I have had no problems from ortha lo.

Did you continue taking the active pills and finish off the pack with the placebos? I just want to make sure I am doing it properly. So far I have been continiuing them as normal.

Thanks again. ;)

scrdat20

replied on February 15th, 2006

Experienced User

Yeah, I just continued on taking the pills as normal. It has worked out alright so far... Did you suffer from headaches often before you were on the pill?

Thanks again!

Carifairy

replied on February 18th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Regardless of how much bleeding you are having it is only breakthourgh bleeding...You will still have a period when you are suppsed to, but technically what you had was some pretty heavy breakthrough bleeding.

scrdat20

replied on February 20th, 2006

Experienced User

I Spoke to My Doctor

Hey ashbriee:

i just wanted to let you know that I spoke to my doctor about my early period on the active pills, and she said that it will just happen sometimes.... Nothing to worry about I guess. If it keeps happening though I would swith pills! :) hope this helps! Have a good one.

Laurchick1

replied on February 21st, 2006

New User

I had a similar experience once. I took a test to make sure everything was okay, and it was. I don't think I actually got my "period" again until the following month (on inactive pills when I was supposed to). So I wouldn't worry if you don't get anything this time with inactives, it may straighten out next month. I just kept taking them as normal and eventually things worked out. Hope this helps!

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