I'm CONFUSED!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
I'm CONFUSED!!!
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 7:21pm
Hi Guys, I have a question and if anyone can answer any of my questions I'd appreciate it greatly!!

Okay, I was on my last pill of the month this past Saturday but I started getting my period that Friday. I found it a bit weird but now I'm kind of confused. Now I'm still on my period but I should finish soon but I have a couple of concerns.


I heard bc makes your period lighter than usual? Mine has been SERIOUSLY heavy!!! I did have cysts in my uterus before, could the heavy flow mean they are coming out because of the bc???

Also...if I have sex Friday am I covered for bc if I'm technically not on them until Sunday when I start my new pack??

Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 10-27-2004 - 12:25am
As for your first question, for many women, being on the Pill makes their periods lighter, but for some, it doesn't. It may have to do with the specific Pill you're on ... if you're unhappy with how heavy your flow is, then try switching pills. It really depends on the woman, and on the Pill she is on. I don't know anything about the cysts issue ... but I know the Pill doesn't make cysts "come out" ...

To answer your second question, if you are taking your pills correctly (at the same time every day, not missing any, not on any antibiotics or medications that may interfere with them, and not vomiting after taking them), you are covered whether you are on the active pills, or in your inactive or off-week.

Hope that helps.

Caitlin