Here's the situation: I went to the gyno a few weeks ago so that I can start birth control. She gave me "Loestrin 24" and told me to begin taking it at the start of my next period. My period began this past sunday, and so I took my first pill very late sunday night. I took it late monday and tuesday night, and carelessly forgot to take it at all on wednesday. I realized this when I woke up thismorning (thursday) at 6:00, and took it immediately to compensate for last night, and plan on taking it again late tonight. Here's my concern- throughout the week while taking the b/c my period has been VERY light, almost non existant; today It was extremely heavy. Is this due to the fact that I missed a pill? Should it lighten up again once I'm back on track?
2007-11-08 03:03:47 · 4 answers · asked by Karyn M 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It sure is :) No worries. Sometimes it takes a little while for your body to get used to the hormones to the point where you can miss a pill without bleeding.
I have to cycle every 3 months for medical reasons, so I feel your pain magnified. Because it's not normal (just necessary) to do this, if I'm even an hour late taking my pill, I'll start bleeding for the next few days. It really sucks because we all have busy lives and aren't always at home at exactly the same time every night of the week, you know?
Not much I can do, but try to plan ahead and remember to take it with me if I don't think I'll be home when I need to take it. *sigh*
2007-11-08 03:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its just fine, your system is just getting used to the hormones. Give it a few pill packs before worrying about your period.
Most of the time on the pill your periods will be lighter anyway :)
2007-11-08 13:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. it likely is. My first few months on birth control my period was 2 days long. (it was great). But don't be surprised if it's a bit off kilter for the first few months. you just surprised your body, and it takes a couple cycles for it to figure out a schedule.
2007-11-08 11:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by sunshinebear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah its just cause you missed a pill. your body will have to get used to the pill first before your body starts reacting to it the right way.
2007-11-08 11:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋