Early period on BCP?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-25-2004
Early period on BCP?
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Mon, 07-24-2006 - 9:28pm

I have been on BCPs for about 12 yrs or so and for the first time I got AF on the last day of my pill pack (I end on a Sat and usually get AF on Mon/Tues a.m.) so what was that all about?

I should add that I did have some spotting around mid-cycle too. Which has happened in the past, but about 4 -5 yrs ago.

The other thing I was wondering is could my age be a factor? I am almost 36.

I have my annual dr. appt in 2 weeks but in the meantime I was wondering if anyone had some insight??

TIA!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 12:18am

Sometimes after you've been on a pill for a while, your own hormones will change.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-25-2004
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 8:03pm

Judie:

thanks for the reply. i DO think that a switch may be the answer. You are right, the timing is good!