period on third week of active pills?
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period on third week of active pills?
| Mon, 05-17-2004 - 1:43pm |
Hi everyone,
I'm new to this board and are hoping you can offer some advice. I started taking Loestrin a month ago. I had the "normal" side effects the first month with btb in the third week of my active pills and then my period in the forth week. This month however it seems like I started my period today (the third week of my active pills). I have some cramping and more bleeding than I did last month. I'm wondering if this is normal. It definitely feels like I'm having my period right now...but it shouldn't be happening until the 24th. Help!
Thank you!

By the end of the 4th month, however, you should be cycling normally, and begin bleeding during your inactive week (2-5 days after your last active pill). if you find this isn't the case, and you're still starting during your 3rd active week, the hormones in Loestrin may not be strong enough for you. If this happens, talk to your healthcare provider about your early periods and the two of you can discuss a change to something a little stronger. I have a feeling you might need a little more estrogen.
Edited 5/17/2004 4:25 pm ET ET by klannert
Thank you so much for responding.
Hopefully my body will adjust soon.
Nino