WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: [Birth Control] Early Period while on Birth Control Pill

Re: [Birth Control] Early Period while on Birth Control Pill

From: Hector Nemirovsky M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 21:01:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Mary wrote: >
>I have been on the pill (Othrotricylcen) for about 6 months now. My
>period has always come on time, usually the 2nd or 3rd day during the
>'reminder pills'. However, I began lightly spotting and now I must use
>a light-day pad. I'm wondering if this is irregular? My period is a
>week and a half away and this is something that has not occured before
>which is why I am a little concerned. I am really good about taking my
>pills on time, usually no more than half an hour apart.
>If this is my period, I was wondering if I should stop taking the pills
>and start a new pack this sunday? Or if I should finish this pack and
>continue my usual routine?
>Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated!
>Thank You!
>
>Sincerely,
>Mary

Stick to your routine.

-- Hector Nemirovsky M.D. Fmr Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital Fernández, Buenos Aires, Argentina Fmr Assistant Professor in Obstetrics at Medical School, Buenos Aires University, Argentina Private Practice, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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