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Q: Periods While On Bc

asked by: surfer-girly88 on March 26th, 2007

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OK so I just started taking BC (microgestin) last Sunday after I had gotten my period that Saturday. Normally my periods only last like 4 days tops but its already next Monday and I still am bleeding pretty heavily. Is this normal? I would think if anything the BC would lighten my period.

Also..for people with a Sunday start on BC. Is it true that you'll never get your period on the weekend. Thats what my doctor told me but I know I was reading another post and people said that after taking the non active pills your period normally starts on Wednesday so I don't see how you could only have your period for like 2 days.

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Moo

replied on March 26th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Breakthrough bleeding and spotting is common when starting bc but they do change usually become lighter) as your body adjusts to the extra hormones.

Tylanas

replied on March 26th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Re: Periods While On Bc

surfer-girly88 wrote:

Every woman is different; and if they start their period on wedesday as I do, I am still sometimes bleeding on saturday, so it's totally possible to have your period on the weekend.

It may take a few months for it to lighten your period.

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