Bleeding?

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Registered: 10-23-2005
Bleeding?
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Wed, 05-03-2006 - 7:45pm

Ok I have a question. I'm taking Orthro Tri-Cyclen Lo and I'm on my second month. First month, no side effects. Second month, I didn't even finish the active pills and I started bleeding. I have 3 active pills left and it's been about 4 days. It's heavier than spotting, but not as heavy as a regular period. Anyone know if this is typical and if I'm going to end up getting my period after I finish the active pills again?

PS I already read the FAQs, but I'm still unsure.




Edited 5/3/2006 7:46 pm ET by looselytranslated
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 8:48pm

Hi looselytranslated, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 02-06-2005
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 11:02pm

As mentioned before, this is completely normal as long as you're taking your pills on time every day. This happened to me the first couple of months on the pill, and actually they told me later if it didn't work itself out (which it didn't) they'd bump up my prescription to a higher estrogen amount which they did. Everything is perfect now. I know how you feel though, the first few months suck with side effects. Hang in there, it gets better!

Marissa