I Started to Bleed after Missing one Ortho Tricyclen Pill... Posted: 03-17-06 21:32pm
have been on ortho tricyclen lo for 3
years. Im not supossed to start my period
for 9 more days. I forgot to take my pill
last night and now I have started my
period. Is that normal? Do you think I
will be on my peroid for 2 weeks. Has this
happened to anyone else before? Im just
nervous and wanted to know if this is
noremal or ok? Thanks :? :? :?
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Birth Control Answer A860 Posted: 04-29-06 15:31pm
An irregular period like the one that you
are experiencing is not normal... but it
doesn’t indicate a serious medical
condition, either. When using birth
control pills, women experience a "period"
when taking the last 7 inactive pills.
Missing one pill can cause the hormone
levels to go down and provoke vaginal
bleeding. If the cause for bleeding is a
decrease in hormone levels, the bleeding
should stop upon continued consumption of
the pills. If you missed one pill, take 2
pills the next day. If the bleeding is
caused by another reason (a polyp,
infection, myoma or another organic
cause), it won’t stop even if you
continue taking pills. If the bleeding
persists, it seems best that you visit
your gynecologist.
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Birth Control Answer A860 Posted: 04-29-06 15:31pm
An irregular period like the one that you
are experiencing is not normal... but it
doesn’t indicate a serious medical
condition, either. When using birth
control pills, women experience a "period"
when taking the last 7 inactive pills.
Missing one pill can cause the hormone
levels to go down and provoke vaginal
bleeding. If the cause for bleeding is a
decrease in hormone levels, the bleeding
should stop upon continued consumption of
the pills. If you missed one pill, take 2
pills the next day. If the bleeding is
caused by another reason (a polyp,
infection, myoma or another organic
cause), it won’t stop even if you
continue taking pills. If the bleeding
persists, it seems best that you visit
your gynecologist.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
