For those of you on the pill... - Birth Control Message Board

SunKissed · 05-12-2005, 03:31 PM

How long does your periods last? Mine last sometimes only 3, and now that I am on a new pill, like 2 days? Is this normal or should they be longer. All my friends stop their pills and get their periods on like TUESDAY of the placebo pill weeek. I get mine Thursday-ish.

GLSheridan · 05-12-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SunKissed

How long does your periods last? Mine last sometimes only 3, and now that I am on a new pill, like 2 days? Is this normal or should they be longer. All my friends stop their pills and get their periods on like TUESDAY of the placebo pill weeek. I get mine Thursday-ish.

My periods always lasted 5 days. There is nothing wrong with you, either.

kittywitty · 05-12-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SunKissed

How long does your periods last? Mine last sometimes only 3, and now that I am on a new pill, like 2 days? Is this normal or should they be longer. All my friends stop their pills and get their periods on like TUESDAY of the placebo pill weeek. I get mine Thursday-ish.

I think that some pills make the lining of the uterus thinner so your period doesn't last as long.

rush_rulz · 05-13-2005, 10:15 AM

When I was on Alesse my periods only lasted 4-5 days, first time in my life that ever happend. But now I'm on Yasmin, and they range from 6-10 days, some months (usually the ones I bleed more) are worse than others.

calgarygirl · 05-13-2005, 11:01 AM

Sunkissed,
I am also on Yasmine and my periods only last 2-3 days as well. Mine usually starts on Friday, sometimes Thursdays. I restart my new pill package on the Mondays always.