Estrostep and No periods..What is up with that? - Birth Control Message Board

sharonlynn · 04-01-2005, 08:58 AM

I have been on Estrostep for at least 6 months or more. No problem but recently I have missed my period for the past three months. No, I am not pregnant. I go on my placebos but no period. Mt ob/gyn doesn't see too concerned but I never really had this happen before except when I was on Depo shots years and years ago. Anyone else on Estrostep and expereince this? Thanks.

Allison1125 · 04-01-2005, 09:28 AM

oh boy do i wish! i've been on estrostep for 2 months & i've had a whole 12 days free of bleeding! i guess if your dr is not too concerned it shouldnt be a problem. i keep seeing posts about very light periods or skipped periods on estrostep. can i ask though....how were the 1st few months for you? did you have a lot of breakthrough bleeding? i am getting so fed up with this...my dr says i should stick it out another month but if i want she will switch my pill now. i'm not quite sure what i should do. aside from the bleeding & the cramping i'm getting with it (not nearly as bad as my usual cramping) & the sore boobs, i feel fine.

relyt · 04-01-2005, 01:22 PM

I'm not on Estrostep (actually I was in the past and my periods were pretty light) but I am on Microgestin and since I started taking it 4 months ago, my periods have disappeared. The first 2 months i had light spotting and the past 2, nothing. I am going to check with my doctor but from what I read, it is a pretty normal occurence.

sharonlynn · 04-01-2005, 07:35 PM

I had the same thing with Estrostep, the first few months irregular bleeding ( bleeding after the week of plecebos when I would be starting a new pack) and now I don't get it at all. Hmmmm, it can really stink being a girl sometimes......

Shellene · 05-09-2005, 12:59 PM

Sharonlynn,
I'm so happy I saw your post because I was starting to think a pregnancy test might be in order. My last period was so light that I wouldn't have even known I had it if not for the spots on the tampons. I was however, very irritable and I noticed a little light-headedness and nausea in the beginning of my period week. I've been on Estrostep for a little over 3 months and I also had the break through bleeding. I'm hoping things will get a little more regular now that I'm past the 3 month introduction period. I hope this post helps you too Allison and that you decided to stick it out. Thanks Ladies!