late period..freaking out!!

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Registered: 03-30-2004
late period..freaking out!!
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Mon, 08-30-2004 - 10:10am
hi everyone,

i have posted previous messages concerning whether i was ok or not because on my last pill pack, two pills were accidentally taken 2 and 3 hours late. i got my period as expected, but i was worried because during my first week of my actives, i was urinating a lot more. well, that died down and i was symptom-free for a while. im now on my inactives, and feeling pretty uncomfortable. this could be in part to my constipation, but im feeling some pain under my right ribcage that feels like when you run 5 miles and youre out of shape. its been a nonstop, dull pain that occurs even without movement. my biggest concern at the moment though, is that my period is 2, almost 3, days late. im on the generic Tri-Sprintec (generic of ortho-tricyclen). when i was on OTC lo, my periods usually wouldnt start until the 3rd day of my inactives, but on tri-sprintec, ive noticed they usually arent late. i didnt have any breakthrough bleeding or brown discharge, instead i have very thick white discharge similar to when you start your first two pills. i have had slight cramping and bad lower back pain, but thats about it. instead of my breasts arent AS tender as they were on my 3rd week of active pills, but theres still a little tiny bit of tenderness there. im freaking out, even though i took all my pills perfectly this month. im petrified of being pregnant..please help!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 08-30-2004 - 11:15am
Hi sweetlilmegxo, welcome back!

I forget how long you have been on Tri Sprintec but it can take 4-5 cycles for Aunt Flo to stabilize into a pattern and even then there are sometimes shifts a bit one way or another. If you have been taking your pills correctly you should be fine. I'm sorry you're uncomfortable but it sounds as though AF may be on her way. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Hugs,

      Jill