What is the deal with Ortho Novum 125?

Question

I am on Ortho Novum 125 birth control, my period started on monday, or what i thought was my period, it is barely even here, just spotting, my last period was June 3rd and lasted for two weeks. I am on my placebo pills in my b/c, my period should be more than just spotting right??? Any help would be appreciated, this is my second pack!!

Answer 1

I don't believe you have anything to be concerned about. Your body is getting adjusted to the pills and one of the advantages of birth control pill is shorter and lighter periods. Once your body gets used to the pills you might notice that you have a pretty normal flow or you might notice that you have a short, light flow. If you are concerned, you can call your doctor and ask them, but I don't think you have anything to be concerned about right now.

Answer 2

No, this is a quite normal response to birth control pills. Most women have lighter and shorter periods when they are on the pill -- in fact, this is why some women take the pill to begin with. Your periods are probably going to be pretty different from month to month until your body gets a bit more adjusted to the pill as well. This would explain why your June period was long, and your July one is barely there. This is all totally normal.

Answer 3

Ortho Novum 125s are very strong birth control pills. I'm guessing they are too strong for you. I would ask to be put on a lower dosage pill to allow for your period.

Answer 4

It takes a month or two for your body to adjust to being on the birth control pills. If you're concerned, talk to your doctor.

Answer 5

Maybe you should go to the doctor and tell them about this,these birth control pills might not be right for you,they might have to put you on something else.