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Re: MENORRHAGIA: Early period while on Birth Control?
From: grateful mom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 May 2007 20:26:42 -0500 (CDT)
I would venture to say if you missed three pills, or took them late
during this cycle, your period has probably come early. I would finish
the pack as usual and use back up birth control until you start your
next pack of pills.
Good luck with the wedding. Try yoga for the stress. :)
At Mon, 28 May 2007, Jessica Smith wrote:
>
>I've been taking Ortho-TriCyclen for just over 2 years and have never
>had a problem (I'm always able to predict within a day when I'll expect
>my period). This past Wednesday, I noticed a slight reddish-brown
>discharge (no clotting) when I shouldn't be expecting my period for
>another week. The discharge isn't heavy, but similar to that of my
>period. Could this mean I'm pregnant? My fiance and I are very careful
>when having sex. I have been slightly stressed lately as we're getting
>married next month - could this be a reason, too? I believe in the midst
>of the stress I've missed about 3 pills (taken as soon as I realized I
>forgot).
>
>I appreciate anyone's input! thanks so much.
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