Should It Be Here?

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-30-2004
Should It Be Here?
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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 4:14am
Hello everyone.

I gave birth to my son earlier this year. About 5 weeks after he was born, I got on Ortho Evra, only to switch to Depo a few weeks later. I've been on Depo until about three weeks ago, when after gaining 40 pounds in about 3 months, I just couldn't take it. I've been on Ortho Novum now for the first three weeks in a pack of pills. As I haven't been able to reach my provider, can anyone tell me when I can except a period to start, or start freaking out and take a pregnancy test?

Thanks in advance for your help.

S

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 10-04-2004 - 8:56am
Hi sslimslow, welcome!

Aunt Flo usually shows up 2 to 5 days after starting the placebo pills but she can appear sooner or later. Just coming off Depo could complicate things too. It usually takes a few cycles for AF to develop a pattern so you have an idea when she will arrive. I don't think you have reason be concerned just yet. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Take care,

      Jill