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Ok so I just started the sprintec. If I'm on the white pills and want my period to stop, should I start on my blue bills again?? ## Hi Boo! U should really stick 2 the directions of taking the pill. Even though the white pills r 2 keep u on track, u should still take them. U want 2 keep your body on a schedule. Did u just start the pill, recently? If so, your periods could b off 4 a couple of months. Then, usually, the periods will slow down. Some women don't get their period, after a few months. Hope this info helps. ## To prevent your period, you'd basically have to let it not start, but going straight into a new pack of active pills and skipping the white ones. It is usually perfectly to safe to do, once in awhile, unless your doctor gives you some reason not do. There ar...

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I have not had a period in two months. Not pregnant. Went to doctor yesterday and her prescribed previfem. Since I don't know when my period should start, should I just start them on Sunday? Will it be about 28 days until my period starts? ## Hello, Shelby! How are you? Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you can start them at any time, it doesn't have to be on a Sunday, and day of the week will be fine. You just won't be protected against pregnancy, until you've been on it for a full week, so you'll need to use a backup form of contraception for the first 7 days. It will actually be about 21 days, give or take. You should have your period that last week. The FDA lists the typical side effects or oral contraceptives as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headac...

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I am a first time user to tri-sprintec bc. My pharmacist said my doctor recommended that I start taking the pills the Sunday after my period starts. However, I was wondering if I can start the pill at anytime? My period should be starting in two weeks or so, but it's very irregular.Will the bc pills still be effective after I take them for 7 consecutive days? Will there be any harm starting them sooner than directed? ## No, many women do have to start them on other days, in spite of the fact that they are listed as being used for a Sunday start. The FDA just recommends they be started on a Sunday and taken continuously, to help keep women in the habit of taking them, so they don't miss any pills and risk becoming pregnant. If you start them at any other time, you do have to take...

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Is there any way of stopping or slowing down period with Sprintec? Get annoyed Friday will make 15 days of bleeding & no signs of slowing down :( been to Dr but hate to keep taking different pills,thought about getting the IUD but not sure? Thanks! ## Yes, according to the FDA usage listings, oral contraceptives may help with such a problem, though it could take anywhere from one to 3 months. However, they contain hormones, so for many women, they can help balance them back out for you to eliminate such a problem. Typical side effects are listed as including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was put on sprintec 28 6weeks postpartum because I started bleeding non stop with big clots with it. They put me on sp...

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I have been on tri-sprintec for the past 6 months. I recently skipped the sugar pills, that way I wouldn't have my period for a special occasion. I started my new pack right away and this past week I have been bleeding, very lightly, but I was wondering is it normal to bleed if you skip the white pills and start a new pack right away? ## Yes, this can happen and is perfectly normal. Your body was just ready to continue with its normal cycle and you disrupted it. It can also happen because your body just isn't used to having the hormones that week. If the bleeding doesn't stop or gets heavier, then please see your doctor. Do you have any other questions? ## Hello - I take Tri-Sprintec but it has recently changed to Tri-Previfem. Anyways, I was wondering if missing the last 2 ...

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I am currently taking Tri Sprintec but currently ran out of refills. I was suppose to start my new pack sunday night but didn't get them until today which is wednesday. Should I start the new pack now or just wait until this sunday coming up to take them? ## You can start them, at any time, but it will take a week of taking the active pills, before they are effective at preventing pregnancy, so in the meantime, you should use a backup method of contraception. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I typically take Sprintec around 830 PM. I took my pill last night and took my next pill today at 230 PM because I want to change the time that I take it. I regret taking it at this time and would rather take it in the morning. Since this first time that I am wanting to change is within the 24 hours how do I change it so I can take it in the morning, changing the time yet again. I hope this makes sense, but I changed the time now once and I want to change it to about 7 AM now so how and when do i change this? ## Yes, it should be just fine to change it, again, as long you don't entirely miss taking one. Just be aware that due to taking them closer together, you may experience more side effects, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and ...

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This month I skipped the white pills so I wouldn't have my period. Instead of the white pills I went right to the new pack of blue pills. The sunday the white pills would have stopped, I started to spot, it's not a full period but it is annoying and has now been going on for a little more than a week. Is this normal, how long should the bleeding last, is is okay to be taking the blue pills while on my "period"??? ## Basically, your body was expecting that one week break from hormones and it didn't get it, you continued to take the hormone tablets. It is normal to have some spotting and breakthrough bleeding, when this occurs. I can't say how long it will last, for some people, it could be several weeks. And yes, it is okay to take them while you are having the bl...

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Ok I just recently got on birth control about 4 days ago and I just thought about something. Before I took birth control my period always lasted around 3-4 days. Now that I'm on the pill, there are 7 white pills for your period.... arent the white pills just to keep you on track? like they dont protect you at all right? so do I have to take the white pills all 7 days...like if I end my period early, do I have to keep taking the white pills? Like if I start taking the white pills on sunday, get my period that day, and then it ends...say...thursday, do i just take the white pills still for the rest of that week or do I start taking the next blue pills? ## I am not very familiar with Sprintec, but I have been on Beyaz for years now which is a 24/4 birth control pill (24 active pills ...

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I skipped the last gray pill from week 1 and the first blue pill from week 2. I was on vacation and spaced it. I then restarted taking one pill per day, per schedule. Then my period started with terrible cramps. I continued to take the one active light blue per day. It is now the second day of my menstrual cycle and as I'm reading all the comments and drug guide I now realize I should've taken the pills as soon as possible instead of skipping them altogether. I realize that not taking the pills causes the cycle. woops. I'm wondering if I should just continue on schedule, (take the active pills and also have menstruation now) and then just focus on being compliant in the future? Or should I do something else? I'm not in a great place to access medicine so I don't know...

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I've been on sprintec for a month now, I have missed 5 days now, it's a new pack of pills should I start with the very first pill or the fifth pill? ## You should restart with the first pill, as directed. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. It will also take 7 days for it to become effective at preventing pregnancy, so you should use a backup method of contraceptive during that week, such as condoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will I definitely get my period on the last week of the Tri Lo Sprintec pills? That's the white pills in my pack. ## There is no way to say you definitely will. You should get it that week, however, there are many reasons a woman may skip a period or start late. How long have you been taking them? Do you normally start your period on time? ## I have been on Tri-Lo-Sprintec for about 9 months now and yes like many other women have been experiencing major anxiety issues, but what I want to know is, is it normal to be later or miss a period on the pill? I have started as late as a Thursday in the week but usually start on Wednesday. Is it possible? ## I've been taking Tri-Lo Sprintec now for almost a year, but this month I have not gotten my period. I have to start my new pack tomo...

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I am going on a trip in a month and do NOT want to have my period while I during it. However that is the week I will be taking the placebo pills and having my period. I have been taking sprintec for one month and have had no side effects at all. I never miss a pill and take them at the same time everyday. I know I can try to skip my period by starting the next pack immediately but I also know it might not work. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who have had no side effects from the pill and who have successfully skipped their period for 1 month with no breakthrough bleeding or spotting during the week that they skipped. Thank you all in advance! ## Hello, Kate! How are you? Yes, there are many women who have done so, including myself when I used to be on an oral contraceptive...

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This is my third month taking sprintec. I completely overlooked taking the pill last Saturday and didn't realize until today when I took the pack out of the holder entirely. I've taken every pill at the same time except for last Saturday's. I therefore took two today. Should I be worried that skipping a pill and catching up today caused ovulation? ## Yes, there is a risk of that, though only a slight one. You can use backup protection for the next 7 days, until you've made sure to take a pill each day, without missing any, so you'd be sure they are preventing ovulation, again. Otherwise, the only thing you can really do is wait and see if you start your period, when it's due. Oral OCs may also cause side effects, such as irregular bleeding, headache, irritability...

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I've been on sprintec for two years nowand have always been regular to the day to get my period except when had my son eight years ago. I'm now going on two cycles with no period and am worried. I forgot to take the pill at the same time for a few days. I've taken a test a week after I missed and it came back negative however with my son I had to take seven tests within three months before I got a positive result even though I was pregnant that entire time. Any input? ## Hi Jacey, If it helps ease your concerns, irregular and/or missed periods are actually listed as common side effects for most types of oral contraceptives. I don't have a complete answer as to why that is, but it's probably due to the fluctuation of hormones during the time that you have to take a ce...

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I've been on birth control for about two years now. I recently quit taking Kariva due to the fact that it was causing my hair to fall out and crazy mood swings. I'm now on Sprintec, I have been on it before and both times I've noticed that I get slightly nauseous around dinner time after eating. Does anyone else get this? ## It can be a normal side effect. Have you discussed it with your doctor? When you take the pill, are you taking it on an empty stomach? It may help prevent the nausea if you make sure to take it with a small meal, like some milk and crackers, or when you sit down to eat. ## I have only been on Sprintec for a couple days now. And every night I take it at 10 pm. Right before I go to bed. But it makes me nauseous every time I take it. Last night was the wors...

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I've been taking my sprintec consistently for the first two weeks but I'm on my.. 3rd week I've been so stressed with mid terms that I missed my pills by an hour or two on some days and I was also wondering if that would affect my chances of not getting pregnant? Also when I start a new pack is there a chance I can change the time I take my pills I currently take them at 4pm but morning time with the rest of my pills will benefit me ## Hello, Nunu! How are you? According to NIH details, you have a window of about 12 hours, before it's considered a late pill and 24 hours, before it would be considered a missed pill, so you should be fine. However, there is never any harm in checking for pregnancy, if you are concerned. Yes, there is no reason you can't switch the time...

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I have been on sprintec since early January of this year. I have always been consistant of taking my pills daily and never had a problem with them. I am also very healthy non smoking about to be 25. I was recently promoted on Friday and with all the excitement I forgot to take my birth control pill, which was active pill week 2. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend that night and following morning. The next day I started my new job and forgot to take the following pill exactly on time so took the day before and the current day about 2 hours after my regular time. I started to have a light period on Saturday and has still continued today Monday. Is this a sign of being pregnant? Or something wrong? I have been under a great deal of stress and my excersise routine has been extreme. Als...

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I am on my second pack on sprintec (generic orthocyclen). I missed my first pill of the pack and when I looked online and it said it was okay to start a pack one day late and to take the first pill and throw the missed one away and that no backup contraception was needed. So I just took my pill at the normal time the next day and took the rest of the pack as normal. I had unprotected sex three days after starting the new pack and then I found more information that said I should have waited a week before having unprotected sex. My period is now later than normal, but I have had signs and symptoms of my period, but they could also be signs of pregnancy. I took a hpt today on the day I thought I would start bleeding and it was negative. My mother had a heart attack on the second week of my...

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I recently was prescribed Sprintec and this is going to be my 3rd week taking the pills. My doctor didn't tell me to take them when I started my period so I started them the day after my visit. I have been taking them every day and haven't missed any so far. My period was supposed to start already and I'm 5 days late. Will the pills make me miss my period already or will it come later? ## If you didn't start it on the first or second day of your period and were engaging in intercourse during the first week, there is a risk of pregnancy, since it would take 7 days for it to become fully effective at preventing ovulation. Additionally, the time you will get your period will change to coincide with the 4th week of these tablets, it will no longer occur according to your nat...

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