Normal Period

Hi last month I took medroxprogesterone 40mg for 4 days because I wanted to shorten my period instead of shortdn my period it lasted for 10 days I was off my period for 3 weeks and I got my period on the. 3rd of may and it lasted.for 6 days I was off for 1 day and now I have been spotting for the past 3 days ## Hello, Barbara! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. This is a hormone, so it is very likely that is has thrown off your natural balance and it may take a few months for things to get back to normal. Have you consulted your OB Gyn? You should also have things checked out to be safe.

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Please help. I have abnormal periods, like some months i have it twice. Is this normal? And secondly, i have had pains, but recently i even felt like i had to vomit and nothing came out. Is this normal as well? I have clots but also less blood, and i went for a papsmere. It came back negative but there were 2 findings - 1) moderate blood & 2) moderate inflammation. Is this normal too? Please help. I dont really understand this but it hurts as we speak. I normally go for 5 days for my periods and spend 1 day in pain, but this time it's been 2 full days. I need help.

Hi is it normal that after taking this pill for about a year and a half, I have no periods?, I get occasional very very light spotting? and I know for sure I am using the pill correctly (right time every day) does this normally happen with any other women? Thanks! ## Eek! You didn't post under any specific pill name, so I don't know which one you're asking about. LOL Can you please post back and clarify? I assume, however, that you're referring to an oral contraceptive and, in the case, yes, skipping your period while taking them can be a normal side effect and usually isn't anything to worry about, as long as you haven't missed taking any. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. ## oh, it's loestrin24 fe!

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I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe on July 2nd, 2012. I was previously on Beyaz for about a year until my yearly checkup with my gynecologist. She switched me to Lo Loestrin Fe because of all of the recent blood clot and legal scares with Beyaz. Anyway, on Beyaz, I was used to having a VERY regular period that started the morning of my last pill in the pack. I was expecting to get my period on the same day as usual with Lo Loestrin Fe, but I have never actually bled. All that I have been shedding is a thick, brown substance. This was normal in the beginning and end of my periods on Beyaz, but on Lo Loestrin Fe, I have never actually had a normal period. I don't know if this is because of the hormonal differences in the pills or if I am pregnant. It is currently 2 days after I should ha...

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Hi. I just took the last brown pill in my second pack of Lo Loestrin Fe. I have not bled at all yet. On the first pack I had bad cramping on the last white pill and then spotted on the first brown. Such light spotting that I only needed a panty liner for 2 days. Is this normal? Should I be concerned about pregnancy? I've never missed a pill and started the first pack when I was supposed to start the new pack of my old birth control, Yasmin. I am switching back. This pill is making me insane with worry. ## yes, its very normal. light spotting on lo lo estrin or lo estrin is what a lot of people experience. ## Gia's answer is correct. Contraceptives, such as this, contain hormones to prevent ovulation, which prevents pregnancy and changing the amount of hormones in your body can c...

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I have been taking the pill for 6 months and have noticed my period is better during certain months, but crazy the following month. I have also not had a normal color. Often been brown and clotty. Does this pill change the color and delay? I have been getting my period on days that are not the sugar pill. Also been receiving PMS symptoms for up to two week straight before bleeding. If my period is not syncing with the pill cycle, is it still working correctly? ## Hello, Keia! How are you? As to the color, brown blood is old blood, that blood that has been sitting in your uterus from your last period that wasn't expelled. It is normal and nothing to worry about. The clots are usually due to elevated estrogen levels, according to the NIH, since taking oral contraceptives changes your ...

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If I get my period while still on the "active" pills do I continue to take them as normal? Is that an overdose of hormones? ## No, it is not an overdose, breakthrough bleeding is actually a normal side effect of hormonal contraceptives and can occur for the first few months you are taking them. And yes, you should continue taking them, just as normal. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Been on nuristerate for 3 years, my periods were normal throughout that period till this day. My last shot was 11 months ago, how long will it take for me to be able to conceive? Please help. ## Hello, Patience! How are you? It can take few months, after the shot expires, for you to be able to become pregnant, usually about 3, according to the U.S. FDA. Typical withdrawal effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting, and PMS-like symptoms. Are you on any other medications? ## I am on the NUR for a year and a half and im suddenly bleeding for 3 weeks with a few days skipped in between what could be wrong

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Hello all, I am new to Lo Loestrin Fe, just started my first pack 5 days ago when I started spotting for my period. Typically I spot for two days then have extremely heavy bleeding for 3 or 4 days then spot for another 2. I had normal spotting the first day, light spotting the next and haven't had anything else yet. I'm finding it hard to believe that this pill can stop my period after only 3 days.. Now 5. I did take an at home pregnancy test and it came back negative. My boyfriend and I have only had intercourse once since my last period and we were careful, had no problems with the condom... So thoughts? Anyone else have this drug magically stop their periods first week taking it? ## Some women don't have periods, at all, while taking this contraceptive. It is hormonal bas...

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After stopping loestrin fe 1/20 how soon can I get my next period? Please help. We are ready for a baby. (: ## Hello, Lala! How are you? It's difficult to say, because it will usually take awhile for your body to balance your hormones back out on its own and for ovulation to occur. You should consult your doctor to be sure, but it's usually said to take about 3 months for things to get back to normal and for you to be able to get pregnant. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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hi i am 16 years old and just about 2 months ago i was tooken to the hospital bc i needed blood in my body because of my heavy periods and the doctor gave me sprintec to take and i am now on the second white pill is it normal that i already got my period after 22 days ## Hello, Jennifer! How are you? Yes, when you're taking this oral contraceptive, you'll usually start on the first or second day of taking the white tablets. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## hello,i have another question i had been spotting for 2 days since i that day i drinked my second speintec pill and today is my 3rd day and i have had a normal period today,i h...

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I've been on Tri-Sprintec for 6month's , I decided to skip my period So i went right into the new package, I ended up getting my period anyways i've been bleeding for 11 day's now. Is this normal with this birthcontrol? ## Yes, it can happen. They are hormonal based, so you don't always get what you want, when you try to skip your menstrual cycle. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Is there are times you do want to skip or adjust your cycle, then you may want to talk to your doctor about trying a different one. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am on my first set of blue Sprintec pills and I started my period two days before I had to take my placebo pills and so far now my period has been going for 8 days. Is this normal? And if not what should...

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i went to the doctor complaining abt too much smelling dischard and a painful intercourse. he gave me green tablets doxytet. now im hving pains on my bladder as if im having period pains.is dis normal? ## Doxytet contains the active ingredient Doxycycline, which is a Tetracycline class antibiotic. Below is a list of side effects associated with this drug: diarrhea itching of the rectum or vagina sore mouth Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: severe headache blurred vision skin rash hives difficulty breathing or swallowing redness of the skin (sunburn) yellowing of the skin or eyes itching dark-colored urine light-colored bowel movements loss of appetite upset stomach vomiting stomach pain extreme tiredness or weakness ...

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I have had a tubligation so.I don't believe I am pregnant. For 3 weeks I had a "brown" period but it was not enough to need anything more than.a pantie liner. 4 days ago I started what seemed to be my normal period but lighter than normal. I usually only have cramps for.the first 24 hours. This time I am having severe cramps and it hasn't gone away nor have I stopped bleeding ## Hello, Mary! How are you? The brown is usually old blood that hasn't been passed during prior cycles. With it going on for weeks and then the severe cramping, it sounds like you may have had a sudden hormonal shift. Have you consulted your doctor? You should do so to have things checked out.

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i had the jadelle put in about a few months ago my first period lasted for about 10 days, but this one has lasted me two weeks it was light in the middle but then got real heavy again, plus ive become a complete super b**** and, is it still settling? is it normal? ## Hello, Renee! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the problems that you're having. And yes, such side effects can be normal, while your body is adjusting to the hormones in the Jadelle. It may take a few months for things to balance back out and be more normal. However, if the bleeding gets heavier, it would be best to consult your doctor to be sure that all is well. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm 3months using oral con the 1st month was fine my period also the second and this third month is flow or slow,so I don't know weather I'm pregnant but I don't feel pregnant please let me know something or is this normal happen when using oral con pills?

i had my period last may 1 to 3 and start taking pills on the 9th. and had my period again last june 24 but i still have 5 pcs of pills to take , though i suppose to have my period a day or two after taking my pills. and until now june 30 i still have my period. is it normal i want to know whats happening to me? ## What pills are you taking? The NIH does warn that most oral contraceptives can cause irregular cycles as a side effect. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. Has there been any change?

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Everyone says Eliquis can cause heavy periods... I have been on it for about 6 months now and I haven't gotten my period in 3 months... Is this normal??? ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? No, that is not a normal occurrence with this medication, as reported by the FDA. Its typical side effects include the heavy periods that you've mentioned, as well as nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Is there a chance you may be pregnant? ## Hello I have had issues with Equis I have been on ELIQUIS for 10 months my periods where heavy and thing changed no period for two months then I had very light one I suffer side affects dizziness nausea I don't bruse any more or bleed to much things have just changed my DR dose not no why the side affect are not...

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Ok, so I just got married and started the pill right before I got married. The first month everything was normal and I started my period like clockwork the first day of the white pill. Month number 2 rolls around, I am on my 3rd day of white pills and no period. Should I be concerned. Is pregnancy possible. As far as I know I have not missed any blue pills and done very well in taking them. ## If you are worried, it never hurts to consult your doctor, just in case. However, menstrual irregularities are normal, when you are new to taking hormonal contraceptives, because your body does have to adjust to the changes in hormones and you may experience irregular bleeding, or missed periods for the first 3 months, or so. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I have taken two packs of ...

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I have been on Minastrin for 2 months. The first month I skipped my period on purpose by not taking the brown pills and going straight to the next back. Now I'm on my second pack and took the last brown pill today. I haven't gotten my period and start my 3rd pack tomorrow. Is this normal ? ## Hello, Krys! How are you? Yes, some women don't have periods while taking oral contraceptives and it's nothing to worry about, unless your doctor feels there is reason to be concerned. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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