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Old 08-13-2005, 10:57 AM   #1
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longer periods caused by the pill

I was on Ortho for a year 1/2 before I got pregnant. Now that my son is 3 months old, I have started back on the pill. I'm on Kariva this time though. I started my white pill the first day of my period and 9 days later, I'm still bleeding and feel sick. Should I quit taking it? Or would that just make it worse? This is not my 1st period since my son and my last one lasted maybe 5-6 days with no cramps or sickness

 
Old 08-13-2005, 11:10 AM   #2
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Re: longer periods caused by the pill

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I was on Ortho for a year 1/2 before I got pregnant. Now that my son is 3 months old, I have started back on the pill. I'm on Kariva this time though. I started my white pill the first day of my period and 9 days later, I'm still bleeding and feel sick. Should I quit taking it? Or would that just make it worse? This is not my 1st period since my son and my last one lasted maybe 5-6 days with no cramps or sickness
Period irregularity is common when first starting a pill. Kariva is different from the Ortho products. You need to allow a couple of cycles for your body to adjust to the hormones.

 
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Old 08-13-2005, 01:08 PM   #3
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Re: longer periods caused by the pill

Will the bleeding slow down if I quit taking it?

 
Old 08-13-2005, 02:16 PM   #4
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Re: longer periods caused by the pill

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Will the bleeding slow down if I quit taking it?

It's not likely that it will. In fact, by stopping the pill, you might prolong any spotting/break through bleeding.

I understand that it's inconvenient, but it's normal.

 
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