Missed period when switching birth control?

Question

I normally hate seeing questions like this, but now that it's me...it's different :0) I started my last period July 17th. During that week I went to my OBGYN and had him switch me from the Ortho Evra patch to Nortrel pills. I started taking the pills on Sunday after my period, just like I would have put on the patch. I'm now into day 5 of the placebo pills and no period. I've never missed before (except when I was pregnant w/my son). I've never switched birth control either. I've been spotting here and there for the past 2 weeks and I still have a little spotting now. Is it normal to miss a period when you switch types and brands of birth control? Am I being paraniod for no reason. My fiance and I both want a baby, but we need a bigger house first! :-) Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

You answered your own question. You missed a period when you switched birth control. That happens when you switch birth control. If you are sexually active take a home pregnancy test to be sure...

Answer 2

If the birth control is stronger that may be affecting your period. Or it may be the levels of hormones have changed. When I switched to a stronger birth control my period was a little late.

Answer 3

actually, your body hormones is adjusting to the new birth control procedure. try to switch to natural method. its safer and has no side effects. besides, you will be able to save money for your dream house. your baby will be normal. ask consultation of how is this calendar method.

Answer 4

Wait until you finish all your placebo pills if still no period test If the test is negative start your new pack After the 1st week of the new pack retest and if still its negative you can be rested assure that you are not pregnant and its just your body adjusting to Yaz