On first week of placebos and no period

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On first week of placebos and no period
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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 3:41am

I'm on Tri Sprintec and this is my first time taking placebos on a birth control pill (been on two other kinds) because my dr. wasn't having me take placebos on the other two pills but told me to do so on this kind. This is my first week on the placebos for this kind and I've taken 2 placebos so far and I'm still having no period. Any reason why this could be?

I've also been having really bad cramps or stomach aches. I threw up twice just a little bit ago. I took my pill about 5 hours ago though so I should be okay with that. My main concern is just why haven't I had any bleeding yet?

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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 7:28am

It can take several days of placebos before your period starts, I'd wager it starts within the next couple of days.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 11:24am
Would it be normal to have a balloted stomach/aches/cramps so bad you feel like puking? I don't know if it was just the Subway I ate last night or why I puked all I know is my stomach hurt. I think my period will come in the next couple of days like you said because I've had a slight discharge. The other thing to keep in mind is I haven't had a period since August, would that affect anything?
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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 11:59am

Hi again Stephanie,


      Jill

    

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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 12:02pm
Alright, I will!
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Tue, 01-09-2007 - 7:50pm
I think I started my period! I've been having little blood clot type things come out when I urinate or wipe, is that normal? I think it will be a regular period when I take the rest of the placebos but tonight will be my 3rd one. At least I'm seeing some blood discharge of some kind.
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Wed, 01-10-2007 - 10:15pm
Hey Jill! Just letting you know, I got my normal period back, you were right about the timing! I guess I was just unsure about it since I had skipped my period for so long. I'm going to give Tri Sprintec a try for 3 cycles to see how it goes. My checkup is in Feb. to see how it's going, I might see if my dr. can put me back on a biphasic (i think that's what you call them) bcp just so it's easier in case I ever miss a pill or want to skip my period again, because it was confusing when I read the rules on how to do that on a triphasic.
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Thu, 01-11-2007 - 11:30am

Hi Stephanie,


      Jill

    

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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 12:17am
Just a quick question, I'm taking my placebos right now and I missed taking one of them tonight, is it that important if I miss a placebo pill? Just checking, thanks!
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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 12:33am

Hi again Stephanie,


      Jill

    

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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 12:36am
Alright, thank you! I wanted to be sure, because I wasn't exactly sure what is in the placebos, but I'm on Tri-Sprintec, and true, it wouldn't affect it since they aren't the most important ones lol. :)