YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: Birth Control and Period?

Re: Birth Control and Period?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 7 May 2002 10:32:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 7 May 2002, Kate wrote: >
>I have taken Ortho-Tricyclen for 2 months. Today will be the third day
>on the placebo pill in the second pack of pills. My period hasn't
>started yet and I am quite concerned.
>Last month my period started on the fourth or fifth day of placebo
>pills.
>I've not missed any pills and I haven taken them all at approximately
>the same time daily.
>I doubt it is very likely I am pregnant, even though I have been
>sexually active, because I have taken the pill as directed. Am I
>correct in assuming this?
>Also, when should my period start on Ortho-Tricyclen? I assumed it would
>start on the first day of placebo pills, but I've read replies to other
>posts from who women say their periods start usally on the third day of
>placebo pills.
>When should I expect my period to start?

The most common day for the period to start is day 3 of the placebo pills, with days 4 and 5 the runners-up. You should start today, tomorrow or the next day.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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