OTC-Lo Questions

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2004
OTC-Lo Questions
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Sat, 06-26-2004 - 12:38pm
Hello Ladies,

I'm on OTC-Lo...I am getting ready to start week 3 & this is the second month I have been on this. I know I have to give it 3 months but by the time I get to to the 6th day of the 1st week of pills I start spotting..this is needless to say very annoying! Is this caused by my body not getting enough hormones? Also if I am not getting enough hormones could I possibly get pregnant?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-26-2004 - 2:43pm
Hi tmcat1959, welcome!

Irregular bleeding is a common side effect when beginning or switching hormonal contraceptives. It usually takes about 3 cycles for your body to adjust to the hormones in your pills. Endometrium control is a separate function from ovulation suppression so if you have been taking your pills correctly you should be protected from pregnancy. I know it’s annoying. Just hang in there another 1 or 2 cycles to give OTC-Lo a good try. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2004
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 11:34am
Thank you for your answers. Yes I am taking the pills correctly & I will give them a good try...I am just going away with my DH over the 4th so I am whinning...LOL! But I will hang in there & thanks again for your answers & I will let you know how it goes....I may be back with more questions!
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-02-2004
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 1:42pm
I too just started OTC lo, does it seem to be making you gain weight? I swear I have gained weight since I started. Let me know if it is doing the same for you!!
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2004
Sun, 06-27-2004 - 8:38pm
No I haven't gained any weight, just spotting & I do feel dryer when my DH & I are intimate. Hope that isn't happening to you!