otc lo questions

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Registered: 06-18-2006
otc lo questions
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Wed, 02-28-2007 - 5:18pm
Sorry for all the questions but I am new to bcp and am curious to know answers. I am on the last week of active pills, have one more tomorrow and then start the inactive pills. I had a little bloody discharge the past 2 days and kind of have the general feeling (although not as bad as before bcp) that AF is coming soon. Is this strange? It makes me wonder if the pills are working because the 3rd week dosages are the strongest, and yet I feel like this. The way that I understand is that bcp prevents ovulation, so what is going on? Is this normal during the 3rd week? I've always been afraid of bcp effectiveness because I'm a little bigger than most people (5'11" and 170 lbs), so it makes me quesy to think that it might not be effective. I haven't had sex this month as the bf is gone. (I'm also planning on starting the active pills in next pack sooner so that AF is gone before he is back and to make sure that we are protected if something does happen). Also, when I go to start next pack, how many days does it generally take for pill to help the period stop? Thanks for all your help, this newbie really appreciates it!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 02-28-2007 - 8:57pm

Hi again cubbygirl77, welcome back!


      Jill