the Pill And Cramps/period Posted: 10-10-06 21:43pm
I just finished my second cycle of the
pill. I had pretty painful cramps and my
period was just as heavy as before going
on the pill. I have read that your period
is supposed to be a smaller amount and
cramps diminished...So I am wondering if
maybe the pill is not working for me???
The only difference I have noticed while
being on the pill is I don't seem to
experience pms very much at all. I felt
emotional one day versus for a week! That
is an improvement. Also, I know that when
you are on the pill you should be
protected the whole time, even during the
week of placebo pills, is this correct??
Basically, i'm worried because we had sex
with no other protection the day before I
started the new pack of pills (3rd pack)
and since my period was so heavy i'm
worried the pill isn't/won't be effective.
Any feedback would be greatly
appreciated!!! Thank you.
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Carifairy
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Posted: 10-11-06 02:37am
Hi there =)
not all women will expreince the lighter
periods, many do, ut other women will
notice that their period remains about the
same. You could always try another pill
to see if helps, but since it lessens your
pms, that may be a good tradeoff. Perhaps
in time it will lighten.
It is effective during your period week,
so no worries.
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 10-11-06 03:29am
Yup that's right.
You are protected even in the placebo week
and periods are weird things often seeming
to have a mind of their own.
Just because your pill hasn't lessened
your periods doesn't mean it isn't
working.
The fact that it has had an effect on your
pms is a good sign.
Maybe discuss with your doctor a different
brand though if you have heavy and painful
periods
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Crazyness24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Jersey
Posted: 10-11-06 12:29pm
Well not every woman will have her period
get better on the pill. My cramps got a
little better but I still bleed like I did
before the pill. It just depends on you.
