Started pill-when's period gonna end?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-13-2004
Started pill-when's period gonna end?
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Thu, 08-19-2004 - 9:48am
Hi everyone, I just started Ortho TriCyclin Lo; I am literally on the 8th pill. But I am so frustrated because my period, which has never been more than 5 or 6 days, is still going strong! :( I took Pill #1 on the first day of my period; and i know that starting the pill can disrupt your normal cycle, but how long is this supposed to last? And why is this happening (for example, does my body just keep "producing" blood and it has no reason to build up, or what?) I am sure that someone, somewhere out there has had this happen: how long did your period last when you started the Pill? Any advice would be great--

Thank you!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 11:45am
Hi meddreams, welcome!

I'm sorry hon., this sometimes happens. You should stop in a few days. Your body is just confused by the new hormones it's having put in it. Adjusting usually takes 2 or 3 cycles for any side effects to disappear. Read 'Irregular bleeding anyone?' in the FAQs for more on bleeding issues. You might want to touch base with your doctor’s office too, just to keep them informed and see what they say. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill