silly quick question

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Registered: 06-03-2004
silly quick question
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Thu, 06-03-2004 - 3:14pm
What do I do if my period did not start during my sugar pill week? I am supposed to start the hormone tomorrow, do I do so as normal???!!! Please help with reply asap!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-14-2000
Thu, 06-03-2004 - 3:30pm
Is this your first pack? If so, then your period may not come during the sugar pills. Your period will likely be different in timing and duration from before the pill.

If you have taken your pills properly (within an hour or two either way, using a backup if you take medications that may interfere or if you have vomiting or diarehha) you shouldn't have anything to worry about. It is not uncommon for women to skip a period occasionally. You can take a home pregnancy test in a few days, if it would make you feel better, or you can wait and see if you get your period next month. If you skip a second in a row, then you should definately see a doctor.

But, be calm! It's normal, if a pain in the rump, to skip occasionally!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 06-03-2004 - 4:25pm
I agree,as long as you've taken them correctly and all go ahead as scheduled...my periods have sometimes started on a different pill day for me....if you're worried you could always test....
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-05-2004
Sun, 06-06-2004 - 11:22am
Hi,

I agree with the other women who have posted a response, I too did not start my period during the sugar pills the first month and on the second month I started my period during the third week and it ended just as I was getting to the sugar pills. (I also had not missed a pill any day and took them at the same time every morning.) I have been told time and again that it is just your system adjusting to the pills. I have taken two pregnancy tests since (both times right after I didn't get my period for that month on the sugar pills) and both have been negative (whew!) Anyhow, another reason I was told I may not be getting my period is because I am so paranoid that I stress myself out and that could mess things up too. Hang it there and good luck.