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Re: 2nd Month
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:22:20 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 18 Feb 2003, Alexis wrote: >
>I'm currently on my 2nd month of Ovcon... I was on Loestrin for a year
>previous to that, but had to switch because it wasn't regulating my
>period anymore.
>
>I know I'm only 2 months into this pill, but last and this month my
>period has come a week before it is supposed to. Should I consult with
>my doctor or wait for another month to see if my body regulates itself?
>
>And also, how will the effectiveness of the pill be affected since I
>won't get my period when i am on the placebo pills?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Alexis

It is your choice as to when to call your doc, but I would wait another cycle. The pill is still effective even when there is BTB, as long as you have been taking your pills all along.

-- 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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