Ok, I am married - and use BC (Loestrin) as my only BC. I didn't miss ANY PILLS and I took them on time (within a few hours every day)....... Anyway, for the first time EVER - my period is about 10 days late. I took a PT at 3 days late, then I took one at 6 days late. Both were NEGATIVE. However, I was recently trying to cold turkey my Anti-Depressant (Cymbalta) because I wasn't feeling patient enough to wait for my Dr to get back from vacation and "wein" me off of them. I only managed to go without for two days before I decided to stay on track with them and wait for Dr to guide me. So, here I am wondering how my period could possibly be late when I FAITHFULLY take my PILLS. On the same note, appx 6 weeks ago, (when I had my Annual done) I had my Dr switch me to the Loestrin from a diff BC pill (Yazmin)....... But I've taken Loestrin before so I suppose my quesiton is THIS.......
Should I waste another $20 on a couple more Prg Tests??? Or just start another pack and make an appt?
2007-07-11 06:48:51 · 9 answers · asked by VocalistGirl 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I got pg when there was bc involved
2007-07-11 06:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if your Doctor is on Vacation he should have someone on call 24/7 to answer your serious concerns. If he does not provide this service than you need to start finding a new Doctor. It is best to seek the advice of a professional. I would suspect you are not pregnant though this is just my opinion. You most likely interfered with your cycle by stopping and starting your antidepressants. These will in fact cause a change in your menstrual cycle. However, I would not chance it if you think you could be pregnant. Go ahead and purchase another PT test and if that is negative start your BC meds ASAP.
Good Luck and God Bless
2007-07-11 06:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by moondego 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi I am a nurse,
The birthcontrol Loestrin causes your cycle to be off the first three months. You will have break through bleeding, spotting or no period at all. If you are trying to get pregnant then discontinue to use the birthcontrol all together. If you want a more consistant menstrual cycle. Try Ortho tri cyclin Lo. I love that pill and had no side effects and you will have your cycle every month. Do not waste any more money on pregnancy test. Instead go to the doctor and get a blood test(they are more accurate) and if it is negative have your doctor switch you to ortho tri cyclin. hope this helps.
2007-07-11 06:56:13 · answer #3 · answered by natasaa d 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely this is due to the change in hormones because of the pill switch. I had similar issues when I switched to Orthocept. I was on Yaz, but I got pregnant on that. After my abortion, I went back to Orthocept. It took a few months for my body to get re-accustomed (I had been taking Orthocept for years. My gyn decided lower hormones was better. yeah, right she should pay me back the 600$ I spent terminating the pregnancy).
2007-07-11 07:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by beautifulirishgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your doctor. It possible to get a false negative so you don't want to risk ending up with a baby with brain damage or something. Plus to have the piece of mind. Something else to remember is NO bc is 100% effective. I was on Nuva Ring, did it correctly and still I am 16 weeks pregnant.
Best Of Luck and Go call your doctor.
2007-07-11 06:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Kyler's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even the pill is not 100% reilable..... Women get pregnant every day while on the pill.... Stay on your meds and make an appoint with the Dr....
2007-07-11 07:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Joey_Pit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your body is getting use to the switch of the pills I would just call the doctors to have them do a blood test just to be on the safe side.
2007-07-11 06:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Aleya Lynne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont start any more birth control call your doctor and get seen. if you are pregnant the pills will harm your baby
2007-07-11 06:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-07-11 06:52:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋