Just started Ortho Tri Lo

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Registered: 05-02-2004
Just started Ortho Tri Lo
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Sat, 06-19-2004 - 3:03pm
I just started this month on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I have my period for only 2 day at the begining of the month, just yesterday it started up again with full force. I had some spotting about a week ago and now full on period! Does any one know why this could be? Thanks for any help to ease my mind :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-19-2004 - 6:22pm
Hi luvlywitch, welcome!

Irregular bleeding is a common side effect when starting or switching hormonal contraceptives. Also, if you haven't been taking your pills at the same time (+/-2 hrs.) each day the fluctuation in your hormone levels can cause irregular bleeding. Side effects from a new pill usually take about 3 cycles to disappear. If, after that time, you are still bleeding outside your placebo week then OTC-Lo probably isn't the pill for you. Let us know how you are doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 05-02-2004
Tue, 06-22-2004 - 12:53pm
That sounds good, I guess I will just wait it out. But it is kind of annoying ya know, I am still bleeding a little today. I will give it another month. Thanks for your help it makes me feel better to know that this happens to other people too :)

We will see how next month goes.

Thanks so much