i have a question for anyone on the pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2006
i have a question for anyone on the pill
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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 9:01am
ok i had no idea what message board to go to to ask this so this was the closest one i found. i have a question.im on the birth control pill trivora. this is the first time ive been back on the pill since my last child so i dont remember. i started the last set of pills three days ago, (you know the ones youre supposed to start your period with) the thing is i havent started yet, i dont even feel like im close to starting. can anyone tell me which pill on that lastweek do you usually start? is it the first one ordoes it vary?
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Registered: 07-26-2005
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 12:01pm

There are so may variations on the "pill" these days, and they all work slightly differently. I wouldn't even hazard a guess. Why don't you just call the doctor that prescribed them, and ASK?

I honestly don't remember for sure, but I thought you started them AFTER your period, not before. Check with your doctor, then you'll have the correct answer.

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Registered: 03-14-2006
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 6:32pm
You're talking about the fake pills, right? (The ones you take during your period so you stay in the habit) If so, then I usually don't start my period until a few days into those pills. (I use Yasmin, but I think they're similar) I would call the doctor if it goes on for more than another day or so.

 

 

 

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Registered: 03-18-2006
Sat, 03-18-2006 - 9:17am
your start the new pack the Sunday after you've start your period. then continue taking them at the same time everyday. Like 8 am - every morning.
the last row of pills, usually green, are the sugar pills, that is when you should have your peroid. these do not contain any hormones, when lets your body do its thing and you have a period.
Read the package insert!
Call a pharmacy! If you can't get your doctor on the phone - that is why the pharmacist is there!!! Day and Night(at most pharmacies)