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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.

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