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| Thu, 11-04-2004 - 4:00pm |
Hello, I just had a little question about my BC. I have been on Micronor for about 5-6 months now, my periods are not regular at all still. I know when you first go on bc or change your bc your body needs time to adjust and stuff. When I was on orth-tri cylen I would get my period on time the day that I started the placebo pills like clock-work, but with this pill i still have no clue when I am going to get it. I was taken off of ortho because I have the beginning stages of high blood pressure and my dr. though it would be good to try micronor because it has a lower dosage of hormones that can sometimes elevate blood pressure. So anyway, I am freaking out because my last period was the beginning of October and I still haven't gotten it, sometimes I feel a little crampy but nothing. Is there anyone out there that is on micronor that can help a little with advice, comments, or suggestions. Or do you all think that I should talk to my doctor about going on something else (i do have an appt. scheduled for 11/18).
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks!!!
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks!!!

I used Micronor for a year. At first, I was having very irregular bleeding. After I had taken it for a while, I was having periods around every 35 days, which for me is normal, and once I went six weeks without having a period. Like I said, some women can end up stopping periods altogether. If you ever go more than six weeks, then you might want to take a pregnancy test to make sure you're not pregnant.
I just switched because of that reason. Also you really have to take Micronor at the exact same time each day. Otherwise I had no other side effects from it.
Good Luck to you
Be very strict with how you take Micronor, unlike the combination pills like Ortho Tri Cyclen, the on-time window is much shorter, only about half an hour. Because you don't know when ovulation is suppressed until after you've missed a period, you are relying on thickened cervical mucous to protect you (and it will), but hormonal fluctuations with such a small dose can allow the mucous to thin.
Good luck!
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