Extended Periods

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Registered: 12-12-2005
Extended Periods
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Fri, 11-10-2006 - 7:20am

I used to take the BC pill Diane-35 for about 3 years but then just recently switched to Ortho-Tricyclen. Since I've been taking them things have been great but I noticed that now I am only completely clear and free of having a period for maybe 7-9 days, the rest of the days of the month consist of starting my period or ending it which consists of getting a brown discharge before my actual period. Has anyone else had this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

S.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: smsh21
Fri, 11-10-2006 - 9:12pm

Hi smsh21, welcome back!


If you just started on Ortho Tri-Cyclen in the last several months it may be that your body is still adjusting to the new hormones. It can take 3 or so cycles to adjust and if you are still having annoying side effects after that then you have given OTC a good try and it's time to ask your doctor about a pill switch.


      Jill

    

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Registered: 11-11-2006
In reply to: smsh21
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 11:50am
How long have you been taking it? That's how my first month was with that kind but then my body got used to it and I have normal periods. The papers that came with my pills warned about "spot bleeding" that some women have and that different women's bodies respond differently...I hope yours adjusts! :(