Seems Like Guys Get Off Easy

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Registered: 02-03-2004
Seems Like Guys Get Off Easy
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Mon, 03-01-2004 - 9:27pm
Wow, Once again I find myself worrying if I did something wrong. My period is pretty reliable but every once in a while it is late and thats the situation I find myself in again. I am a student and a "Stress" case as I am always stressed about everything. I am on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen and take is a regularly as I can with an unpredictable schedule. I am just bitter at the moment as it seems like the guys get it easy. I have to take a pill everyday and stress about what if something went wrong! Always questioning if I might be pregnant. I think I am just bitter but thanks for the vent!!!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 9:43pm
Hi oc caligirl, welcome,

I was sort of agreeing with you until you got to the “take it as regularly as I can with an unpredictable schedule” part. If you are having trouble remembering your pill you could set the alarm of an inexpensive sports watch or set a reminder on your cell phone or computer to remind you at pill time. Or, you might consider a lower maintenance method like NuvaRing. NuvaRing is worn in the vagina for 3 weeks and removed for 1, for your period. A lot of posters here seem to like the ring. I hope AF shows up soon. Hang in there and let us know how you're doing, ok?.

Good luck,

      Jill