A little scared... - Birth Control Message Board

weaverme3 · 07-26-2005, 03:51 PM

I've been on orthotricyclen lo for 4 months now. I've never had a consistent period until now (I didn't have a period for approx. 5 years).

My first three periods on the pill were really early (3-5 days before starting the green pills). Today I took my last dark blue pill and have absolutely no signs that my period will start tomorrow (no cramps or anything).

My boyfriend and I have been having sex without any protection beyond the pill...I've been incredibly consistent taking the pill at the same time every day and never missing a pill...could I be pregnant, or is my body just adjusting to the pill? I'm a little scared...

I assumed that being on the pill would make my periods really reliable, but I could be wrong? Anyone had a similar scenario???

GLSheridan · 07-26-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by weaverme3

I've been on orthotricyclen lo for 4 months now. I've never had a consistent period until now (I didn't have a period for approx. 5 years).

My first three periods on the pill were really early (3-5 days before starting the green pills). Today I took my last dark blue pill and have absolutely no signs that my period will start tomorrow (no cramps or anything).

My boyfriend and I have been having sex without any protection beyond the pill...I've been incredibly consistent taking the pill at the same time every day and never missing a pill...could I be pregnant, or is my body just adjusting to the pill? I'm a little scared...

I assumed that being on the pill would make my periods really reliable, but I could be wrong? Anyone had a similar scenario???

There's very little risk of pregnancy if you've been taking the pill perfectly (scheduling, as well as avoiding products that interact with the pill, etc).

Most women don't start their periods on the first inactive pill, either. They start several days into the inactive week. Chances are that you're body is just adjusting to the hormones, too.

It isn't considered a "missed" period until you start your new pack. If by then you still don't have your period, take a pregnancy test to calm your worries.

weaverme3 · 07-27-2005, 02:50 PM

Thanks so much for your reply!

Is it possible that I could skip a period even though I'm on the pill? The past three months I could feel my body telling me I was going to ge my period. This month not so much...Although my breasts were incredibly sore about a week ago; however, I attributed that to the homones (my breasts have gone from a 32A to about a 32B in the past three-plus months!).

I think I might just be paranoid...I've never been on the pill and I'm just so overly scared that it's not working properly. Can my history of amenorrhea affect the regularity of my period since I didn't mensturate for over 5 years straight?

I appreciate any help or words of wisdom! Thank you!

GLSheridan · 07-27-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by weaverme3

Thanks so much for your reply!

Is it possible that I could skip a period even though I'm on the pill? The past three months I could feel my body telling me I was going to ge my period. This month not so much...Although my breasts were incredibly sore about a week ago; however, I attributed that to the homones (my breasts have gone from a 32A to about a 32B in the past three-plus months!).

I think I might just be paranoid...I've never been on the pill and I'm just so overly scared that it's not working properly. Can my history of amenorrhea affect the regularity of my period since I didn't mensturate for over 5 years straight?

I appreciate any help or words of wisdom! Thank you!

Yes, it's possible to skip a period while using the pill, especially when you haven't been using it long.

Amenorrhea history could also be causing problems, too. Were you diagnosed as to why you had amenorrhea? Is it possible that the same underlying problem is still existing?

star_shine_2010 · 07-29-2005, 09:58 PM

When I was on Ortho Tri-Cylen i usually started my period on the 4 or 5th placebo pill. I never skipped a period while on this pill. Pregnancy is unlikely, but still possible as no bc method is 100% effective.