I have been on Yasmin for 2 years now, I've never ever had any problems with it. I've always started when I was supposed to, I haven't skipped any pills, I've taken them like I should. Well I've started my period 8 days before I should have started. Its a weird period though. I had very light spotting on day one and two, only noticable when going to bathroom, and then it got a bit heavier day 3, but not at all like my normal period heavy, at all. On day 4 and now on day 5 its light but still there. My normal periods only last 3 to 4 days really heavy, and now this is happening. I've called my doctor and all the nurse said is just monitor it. I was on antibiotic for 2 days and took a double dose of it each day (4 pills total) about 3 weeks ago, could that have caused all this? And will I start my normal period next week like I should? Uggg so frustrated!
2007-03-09 08:19:03 · 3 answers · asked by Apollo's Mommy 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Just an update: I haven't had any spotting as of today, we'll see if I start Tuesday like I'm supposed to.
2007-03-10 14:46:50 · update #1
There's an antibiotic called rifampin (I think that's how it's spelled!) that does mess up birth control pills. Other antibiotics don't, according to the newest research. But the way you get your period is when your body detects the sudden drop in hormones when you stop taking the pill for a week. Taking a double dose of your pills those days caused a rise in hormones, the subsequent drop almost DEFINTELY caused you early period. Don't do that in the future, it's quite unnecessary and would cause more harm to your cycle than antibiotics ever would... Did a doctor suggest you do that? If they did they're wrong!
2007-03-09 08:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The antibiotic could have absolutely caused it. Antibiotics alter how the pill absorbs into your stomach, and in some cases can even make the pill less effective. Frankly your doctor should have mentioned this to you.
Your period this month may be somewhat odd, but by next month you should be back to normal. If you are sexually active, you might also want to take a pregnancy test if you are late.
2007-03-09 16:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your antibiotics has most likely upset your bodies routine, if you have spoken to a nurse, then be reassured, but as she said, just keep an eye on things.
PS are you using extra protection when you have intercourse, you must use this as antibiotics upsets your protection from the pill. Use for a least three weeks or as directed by the doctor. Don't want any unwanted pregnancies
2007-03-17 13:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by lazybird2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋