irregularity all of a sudden

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Registered: 01-20-2004
irregularity all of a sudden
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Sun, 02-22-2004 - 5:10pm
Alright, I don't understand what has happened. I started my period on the 11th and ended the 15th like normal. The week before I did miss two pills in a row. I took two one night and two the next to get back on track, because your supposed to take when you remember if you forgot. maybe i didn't need to do this. I was concerned about messing up till I got my period, I am getting married in May and would like to fit into my dress. So it came and I'm in the clear. Now, I ended last sunday and all of a sudden, I started again last night, crampiness too. What the heck, I have been on bc for 4 years never had this happen. Anyone have this problem while on the pill. I only had irregularity issues when i was a teen before I took the pill. Just curious, I'm thinking I have nothing to worry about. Just trying to make myself feel better and not worry about anything. Thanks

Amanda
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 02-23-2004 - 8:14am

It couldn't hurt to put a call in to your doctor.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 09-18-2003
Mon, 02-23-2004 - 1:03pm
I've had something like that happen to me recently too. I started Yasmin back in August 2003, so I've been taking it awhile. Before that I was on Demulen for a few years, switched to the patch (did not like it) for a couple months then stopped all together for several months (no need for it) Since starting back up I' haven't missed a pill and take it at the same time everyday...if not, within 30minutes.

My last period started on schedule, Feb. 3, 2004. It normally takes a day or two after I take the first useless pill in the pack. I took that on Sunday, Feb 1...so I started to spot lightly by the 3rd. I did have sex on the 3rd with my bf. All is well and I start back on the active pills Feb. 8th...no more sex until Feb. 14th/15th (busy *frown*) Then all of a sudden this past Friday, Feb 20/ early Sat., Feb 21 I notice some slight spotting. Strange. Once it was somewhat substantial, but only needing a panty liner. By Sunday, Feb. 22...not much of anything. Still I'm a little confused. Has anyone else had this happen on Yasmin after taking if for over 5-6months.

I guess I should also mention that I did experience some breast tenderness (nipples/fronts of breast) for a couple days before the spotting started. I'm notw reading that might not be a good thing....Have I ever experienced that before? hmm yes, but never regularly.

I've started taking Osteo-Biflex regularly and wonder if maybe that has something to do with it...oh well. I did experience spotting on Demulen back in the day...not often, but still.

I do plan on going to get a home pregnancy test after work today just to get peace of mind. I needed to talk it out...get a better idea of what's happening.