Aygestin

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-06-2004
Aygestin
1
Sat, 04-15-2006 - 6:32pm

Hi,

I am 23 and have had irregular periods since i was 16, i was put on OrthoTricyclen , and was on that for about 18, after i had gained about 50lbs!, after i stopped i would get my period regularly every month for about 6 months. For 1 1/2 years i did not get a period, until i was 22 i took aygestin and by the middle of the 7 day treatment i got my period and i remember getting cramps.
Now it has been 6 months since then and Im taking aygestin again the thing is that im on my last day and i have NO period no cramps?, why b4 did i get it so soon? and why am i taking so long now?, is it normal to get your period a few days after stopping the 7 day treatment?. my doc recommended 5g 1 a day for 7 days. Any inputs would be appreciated.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: noni4200
Sat, 04-15-2006 - 8:12pm

Hi noni4200, welcome!

Bleeding during a course of Aygestin tablets is a common side effect. Withdrawal bleeding usually starts from 2 to 4 days after finishing the series of progestin pills. Why things are different this time from your previous experience with Aygestin I can't say, but that would be a great question to ask your doctor. A good article about Aygestin (Norethindrone) is: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a604034.html

I hope this series of pills will kick start AF into regular cycles for you. If you have more questions, please ask. Let us know how you're doing and when AF arrives, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill