This is the first month that I'm taking birth control. I started taking it the day I finished my period and I just took my 4th inactive pill today. I'm still getting use to how everythings suppose to work and I was trying to figure out when I'm suppose to get my period?
I've been taking it regularily, havn't missed any days, and havn't been taking anything else to make it less effective. Once this month we ended up using the pull out method, probally about a week ago. But I've started to get a little bit of cramps and my usually mood swings already. When shoould I be expecting it?
2007-03-08 12:48:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well, just to be on the safe side - make sure you are NOT PREGNANT before you are done taking your "inactive" pills and start taking your next months "active pills", because that could cause you to miscarry or have other severe problems.
However, don't panic just yet. When you start birth control pills the first few months (depending on which brand you are using and the type of hormones in it) your body had to get used to the pill. I had a friend who was taking "seasonale" and during the first month, she got her period before her "inactive pills" - which she was not supposed to take for another 2 months. (Seasonale is the pill that lets you get your period only 4 times a year). Well, not only did she get her period 3 weeks into taking the pill, but it lasted for 2 weeks. She freaked out! Luckily her Dr. told her this was "break through bleeding and totally normal". After being on Seasonal for 3 months, her body finally adjusted and she's practically turned into a saleswoman for the product. I guess she's been on it for 3 years now? She says her PMS is cured, she never has bloating, or gets moody and loves the fact she only gets her period everything 3 months and says she doesn't get cramps anymore and her periods are much lighter. Other side effects she says she's had, is her hair started growing like crazy - she's always had sholder length hair, but now it's gown all the way down to her lower back. She said the first couple of months kinda sucked, but she's glad she stuck with it, because according to her - this is the best invention since automobile. (I BEG to differ, but that's just me).
Sorry, if this is too much information - this friend just won't stop talking about how great this is, which is why I know WAY more about this topic than I should.
So, slow down, don't panic, remember that when you manipulate hormones, it takes a few months for your body to adjust. If the symptoms are too unbearable - ask your Dr's to switch you to something else - maybe your pill has too much estrogen in it. Or maybe it has too much progesterone. It might be something as simple as that.
But definately, DEFINATELY, take a pregnancy test first to be on the safe side.
Good Luck. Call your Dr. Tomorrow and tell her what's going on, try not to worry too much. (I know easier said than done) and just try to hang in there. Take care.
Oh, I don't know if this is true or not - but the "Seasonal Girl" said that taking anti-biotics makes the pill not work. Not sure if that's true, but if you were taking anti-biotics you may want to also let your Dr. know about that.
I hope I helped you out!
2007-03-08 13:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by f w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During your first time taking the birth control pills, you will get your period from the "inactive pills". It has to come during that time, it could start the first day you take the inactive pills and it could only last a day (last pill). It all depends on how your body responds to the pill. I was on my 3rd inactive pill when I got my period, the first time I started taking the pill and I was worried too. Now, if you don't get your period at all after you take the inactive pills, then you should see a doctor about possibly being pregnant. You should be expecting your period in the next day or two.
2007-03-08 13:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by soccababii61 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats a good one. The pill is hormone and everyones hormone are different. When I was on the pill, I got my period the first day I was on the placebo. Every woman is different and so is each type of pill. The symptoms you are describing could just be from the pill, from your period or from a pregnancy. There's really no way to tell for sure,yet.
If it was just a one time, I wouldn't worry about being pregnant and just assume its your body adjusting to the pill and/or getting ready for a period.
If things don't get normal in about a month or two, then visit the doctor again and see if you need a different type or different dose.
2007-03-08 12:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie J 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some women don't see a period while on birth control. You're supposively supposed to get it during the week of sugar/iron pills. But, if you're like me, it won't start until you start the birth control pills again. I have no clue why my body does this way but, that just how it is.
Its different for everyone. My period is heavy for 2 days then, then it is very light.
2007-03-08 12:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by helloprissykitty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been taking "the pill" for months and I don't get a period.
2007-03-08 12:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ron P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
September 19th, 2010 to be exact. Be patient baby. It's coming up
2007-03-08 12:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋