Is it possible after only two days on BC
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Is it possible after only two days on BC
| Fri, 06-11-2004 - 7:59am |
I started Loestrin 1/20 on Sunday...the day after my period started (Saturday). I was on it for two days...decided NOT to take it for various reasons...last pill was taken on Monday...ever since then, I have been clotting...bleeding (still today and it's Friday). Not a lot, but enough to make me wonder why I still have my period (usually lasts around 4 or 5 days and are heavy for the first two). Also, I have had a weird numbness in my left arm...and feeling a little light-headed, although I think that might have to do with bleeding more than I normally do.
Is this normal after only being on the pill for TWO DAYS? Any help would be appreciated before I call my doc this morning.
Thanks for replies in advance.

Irregular bleeding is normal after stopping OCs, even after only 2 pills, and the amount and duration will depend on the individual woman. The numbness in your arm and dizziness would worry me though. If I were you I'd talk to my doc. as soon as possible. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Good luck
Jill
Josie
have a good evening and thanks again for caring enough to respond to my concern.
Best wishes!
If I were you I'd still talk to my doctor about it, because it could be something you should get looked at if it's not the BCP causing those things. As well, you could always try a different brand of pills. I was on tri-cyclen for a few months and had horrible side effects, didn't think I would ever want to be on the pill again, but when I changed to Loestrin and eventually to Min-ovral I love them both and haven't had any major side effects. But if you are certain you don't want to use birth control pills anymore there are many other options, I'm sure some of the ladies on here can help you out with that info better than I can:)
~Brookie