On the pill and heavy bleeding

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Registered: 04-13-2003
On the pill and heavy bleeding
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Wed, 10-13-2004 - 7:12pm
Hi,

I am hoping someone out there can offer some feedback. I have been on Orthotricyclen Lo for the past two months, and after each cycle my period is MUCH heavier than it was before. I used the BCP for years during high school and college, and always had very light periods while I was on it. Even after I stopped using the pill, my periods remained light. Now I am dealing with heavy bleeding and passing big clots (Sorry if I am grossing anyone out). My period is lasting longer too, and I seem to have more mood swings compared to when I wasn't using the pill. On the brighter side, no condoms.....yeah! And my skin has never looked better. If anyone experienced similar symptoms or can offer insight, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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Registered: 09-25-2004
Wed, 10-13-2004 - 8:10pm
I'm going thru the same problem, I have just switched my pill from Ovcon to Yasmin. I've already had my period for the 8th day already and it is still heavy with blood clots. I'm goign to start a new pack tonight, I hope this is not going to make it worst. Sorry I couldn't offer any help, I hope someone will reply to you soon.
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Registered: 09-10-1998
Wed, 10-13-2004 - 10:39pm
Hi cookieny, I was on Ovcon and then was switched to Yasmin. My first period on Yasmin was VERY heavy and lasted eight days. My second period was a little lighter than the last, but still heavy in my book, but only lasted five days. I am supposed to start next Tuesday, so hopefully this period will be better than the last two. I know it can take three months for your body to adjust to a new pill, so just keep that in mind and hope that it gets better.
Laura
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Registered: 09-25-2004
Wed, 10-13-2004 - 11:36pm
Thanks for your reply laurabee24, I feel relief that I'm not the only one having this problem. Did your period stop when you start a new pack? I'm just worry that I will continue bleeding even I start the active pills. Just curious, what was the reason of switching to Yasmin? When I was on Ovcon, my period always came a week early and it was very annoying, so I asked to switch to a higher progestin pill.