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Re: BCP and no period From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 4 Nov 1998 14:25:00 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Marna: "Re: HELLP syndrome" Previous message: William D. McIntosh, MD: "Re: Flying" In reply to: Helen: "BCP and no period" At Wed, 4 Nov 1998, Helen wrote: > >Here is my question...I have been taking Ortho-Novum 1/35 for 3 months >now. I take one pill religiously every morning at 8:00am. The problem >is I have not yet had a period during the week of non-active pills. >Since I started on this pill I typically I have a brown discharge during >the third week of active pills which lasts about 4 days and preceeded by >cramps. > >I have always had light periods and never had much trouble with >cramping. I am 24 years old, weigh about 110-115 lbs and am 5'5". > >I don't know what to do...I am not pregnant, I have taken several tests. >What might the problem be? I have a doctors appt tomorrow and am >wondering what questions I should be asking him. > >Thanks for the help... There is probably nothing wrong with you, and not all that much wrong with your pills for that matter. Some women do not have withdrawal periods on some OCPs. This is not a medical problem, but it frequently causes distress for the patient, and as a result your doctor may want to change your pill, though it is not actually necessary. -- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider. Next message: Marna: "Re: HELLP syndrome" Previous message: William D. McIntosh, MD: "Re: Flying" In reply to: Helen: "BCP and no period"

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