I just started taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo a month ago, and I just started my first period since taking the pill. Usually, the first day of my period is very heavy and painful, but this one is so light, I hardely even need a pad. Is this normal? Thanks :)
2006-06-27 13:20:59 · 20 answers · asked by barker4710 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes it is. Many women have a LOT of relief from painful/heavy periods just by taking birth control.
2006-06-27 13:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is DEFINATELY normal. Birth control makes your periods so light it's amazing. They should also last only 4-5 days. Don't be surprised if you get more intense breast tenderness and cramps. I am on Tri-Cyclen as well, and I had intense cramps and painful breasts for the first 6 months or so, it goes away once your body is used to all of the new hormones you're pumping into it. It definately has a large adjustment time. If you're ever worried about symptoms you are getting, just see your doctor. They're there to help you out and make you feel better.
2006-06-27 20:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by arya_littlefinger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal for your period to be much lighter on this birth control pill. It's actually one of the things that Ortho Try Cyclen promotes about it. Lighter periods that probably won't last as long as normal.
2006-06-27 20:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by lkapp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal, the same thing happened to me when I started taking it. It should remain that way for the rest of the time you are taking the OTC Lo. Make sure you always take it at the same time every day because you get break through bleeding ( bleeding between periods) easily with this brand. Probably because there is such a low dose of hormone, which is a good thing for your body.
2006-06-27 20:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is very normal because what a birth control pill does is make your body think that it have already gone through the cycle which means it think that the egg has already been washed out. This makes it so that your body does not feel it needs a lot of blood to clean out the uterus.
2006-06-27 20:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by maralshabak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the miracle of the pill. Your periods will be very light and you will be able to track them to within an hour of their beginning. No more surprises.
2006-06-27 20:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal. I was kinda freaked out the first time i got my period after using Orthro. Its a blessing not having cramps and what nots. But if you are stilll worried about, call your doc.
2006-06-27 20:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is perfectly normal, I just asked this question to my OBGYN not even a week ago and she said that it may even become as short as three days with barely any bleeding.
2006-06-27 20:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by inthestarrz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes When you start on a pill your period will be much lighter and alot less pain to have experienced the same thing .
susie
2006-06-27 20:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is normal birth control is a hormone and some times women don't have a period at all.
2006-06-27 20:22:55 · answer #10 · answered by cosmic beauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋