I have been on ortho-tricyclen lo for about a year & 1/2-and need help?

Question

The past 6-7 months or so, my little "friend" has been very irregular, despite taking the pill faithfully. I start anywhere from a week to 2 weeks early. It runs it's normal 4-6 days no matter when it hits, but I thought that by being on the pill--it would regulate that. That was one of the reasons that I went on it. So, now, I can't be sure of when it will hit, and have been surprised several times. Does anyone else have this problem with this type of BC? Advice?

Thanks!!!!!

Answer 1

The "Lo" part of the title means that there is a very low-dose of synthetic estrogen, and as such, it may not be moderating the regularity you're looking for. You may need to try a mono-phasic pill (one chemical all month long) or one that is higher in synth-estrogen content (be warned however that this might make you a little nauseated because of the higher hormone dose).

Either way, you need to talk to your doctor. Only he or she can tell you for sure what's going on.

Answer 2

I am on this birth control and have no problems. I get it the same time during the placebo week and it lasts the same. The pill may not have enough hormones to regulate you, since it is a low dose hormone pill. One of the things the pill does is regulate you, and if your not I would switch. Maybe you need the regular strength. I would call the doc, tell them your not getting your period the week your supposed to and you think they should switch you to another pill.

Answer 3

Sounds like you need to get your pillls changed. I had to change mine 4 times before finding the right one

Answer 4

Is there a stronger pill you could take?

Answer 5

my hormones are out of whack!!!!!!!! maybe you need to go on regular orthocyclen istead of the lo.