Kariva birth control pills + menstruation Posted: 06-20-07 06:22am
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has had
this experience with kariva. I am 32 years
old with 2 kids. After each child I was
put on kariva. I have never had periods
while I have been on this pill. I have
been taking this for 5 years now since my
last child and no periods. I am currently
on the last week in the pill pack, this is
when you are supposed to have a period.
Well, I am having a period now and think
that this is very weird since I have not
had any in so long. I have a headache and
cramping also. Does anyone know why this
would happen?? I had my yearly pap 2 weeks
ago and it came back normal, my doctor
says it is fine not to have periods while
on this pill. I was just wanting to know
why all the sudden I am having a period
after five years of not having one.
thanks
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Birth Control Answer A3001 Posted: 06-26-07 19:56pm
Karifa is an oral contraceptive that
contains a combination of synthetic
estrogen and progesterone hormones
(Ethinyl-estradiol and desogestrel).
Karife is used in the same way as most
other contraceptive pills. If the pack
contains 28 pills, the last 7 pills are
inactive and you should get your period
while taking them.
It is really strange that you haven’t
gotten a period for 5 years. I am not sure
that that is normal although is not
causing you any problem. Contraceptive
pills are made to block ovulation and
prevent pregnancy but in a way that will
simulate normal cycles with menstruation.
You should ask for an expert opinion from
a gynecologist and an endocrinologist for
clarification on this issue and to pursue
any possible diagnostic examinations.
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