Sprintec Heavy Period

I started sprintec on the first day of my period.ever since then,I have stop and go bleeding.today has been the heaviest since my period.is this a side effect for sprintec? ## Hello, Evelynn! How are you? I'm sorry about that, I know it's very annoying. Yes, that can be a side effect of oral contraceptives and it may take about 3 months for things to settle back down and normalize, because your body is getting used to the added hormones. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain and PMS-like symptoms. If it continues too long, or gets very heavy, then you should consult your prescriber, as this may not be the right one for you to take. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 37 yrs old my doctor prescribed sprentec to help with my heavy periods due to endometriosis. How long should it take before I see results? I have been on my period for 5 days and it has not showed any signs of slowing? ## Hi, Misty! How long have you been taking the Tri Sprintec? If you just started it a few days ago, when you started your period, then it's far too soon for it to have an effect. You most likely won't see any changed until your next period. Usually, heavy periods are caused by a deficiency in Progesterone and that is very common with endometriosis, your age can also play a role, since anovulatory cycles usually start around age 35. Since this contraceptive contains both a form of estrogen and progesterone, it may help with your heavy bleeding. ## Hello I wen...

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Ok so my period usually last 5 days I started my period Tues and I wanted to stop it so I took the blue sprintec pill and now my period still on and heavy I never been on any type of birth control what should I do now to stop it ## Hello, Marie! How are you? Unless your doctor has some other solution, you'll most likely just have to let it runs its course, so it stops on its own. One oral contraceptive tablet isn't enough to stop it, to help control your cycle, they need to be taken regularly. By taking one, you've thrown off your hormonal balance, so your period may be remain heavier and last a little longer than usual. The FDA lists possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, irritability and break through bleeding. If you want more control...

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I've been on Sprintec for a little over a month....before taking my periods were light and lasted no more than 5 days. I've had a very heavy period now for 2 weeks with LARGE clots as well as no libido at all....is this something to be concerned with and contact my doctor or just wait it out...I was on sprintec about five years ago and it was wonderful with no side effects but this time has me ready to give it up...please help! ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Our bodies do change with time, especially our hormonal levels and from the symptoms you've described, it sounds like your estrogen is too high, so the Sprintec may be adding too much for you. You might need to switch to something else. Some breakthrough bleeding can be n...

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I am taking sprintec for migraine prevention, not birth control. I typically take 3 months of active pills beck taking a week off to have a period. I missed 3 days in a row during my second pack of active pills. I tried to catch up by taking two a day, but it was too late and a full blown period started. So i stopped taking them in the hopes of letting the period run its course. It has been 5 days of (very) heavy bleeding now, with clots. I have stopped the pill for 3 days now. When should I restart, or should i see if bleeding stops? ## It really would have been best, according to FDA directions, to have continued taking them, this can happen if you miss to many in a row, but should resolve itself, once you complete your next cycle. Other side effects are listed as possibly including n...

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Hi my doctor prescribed sprintec for my heavy period . The label says the first Sunday but it is Monday and I have started my period . Is it ok for me to take the pill today ? By Sunday I will be off my period ## Hello, Macy! How are you? It doesn't have to be a Sunday, just the first day of your period. They just usually say Sunday to try to keep women on track and make it easier for them to remember to take it every day. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Okay so I started Sprintec about 3 months ago and my doctor said my period should change after 3 months. My previous 2 months by my first sugar pill I was on a heavy period with cramps. But this month I took one of my blue pills at mid night because I forgot it and now I have light cramps, and my body is acting like I'm on my period but no blood. Do you think I'm pregnant? please help ## If you still took the pill within 24 hours of when you should have done so and haven't actually missed any, then it isn't very likely that you are pregnant. And your doctor was correct, it can take 3 months for your body to fully adjust to this medication and it is normal to experience menstrual changes during this time. However, if you are concerned, then you should contact your doctor ...

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Hello, i an 18 year old and I was just prescribed Tri Sprintec to regulate my irregular periods. I have Hypothyroidism and Anemia (from prolonged heavy bleeding) I'm taking 88mg of Levothryoxine. My most recent period lasted for 31 days. I recently started my period again on Thursday and it is now Tuesday. When should I start taking my pills if I still have my period right now (it is light and the flow stops and starts randomly). My main reason for asked this is because in exactly 28 days I will be going on a 5 day camping trip and I don't want to have my period then. If I start my first pill today, will I have my period during my camping trip? Thank you! ## These tablets can be started at any time during your cycle, you just need to be aware that will not prevent pregnancy, unt...

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I recently started taking sprintec birth control again after going without it for a couple of months, this time I started it on the first day of my period which is the "day 1 start" I came on my period July 22nd & I am still on, it usually only lasts 5-7 days so I'm a little scared now being that its been 20 days, there first 7 days I had a heavy flow like my normal pd but after the first 7 days it's been light and barely there, I talked to my doctor when the first 14 days had passed and she said that things like this can happen, has anything like this happend to anyone else? & ifso how long is it going to persist like this? And what should I do? ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. However, your doctor is correct,...

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I recently started taking sprintec birth control again after going without it for a couple of months, this time I started it on the first day of my period which is the "day 1 start" I came on my period July 22nd & I am still on, it usually only lasts 5-7 days so I'm a little scared now being that its been 20 days, there first 7 days I had a heavy flow like my normal pd but after the first 7 days it's been light and barely there, I talked to my doctor when the first 14 days had passed and she said that things like this can happen, has anything like this happend to anyone else? & ifso how long is it going to persist like this? And what should I do? ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? Yes, this can happen for about the first 3 months or so, while your body is getting used...

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We've started my daughter on sprintec 28 birth control pills 21 days ago to regulate her menstrual cycle. She started her period 13 days after she starrted taking the pill - this is the 11th day and she is still bleeding. Very heavy at times. I did not know she had to be on her period when she was to take her first pill. She was not. My question - should she stop taking them? Or what should we do?? ## i am taking sprintec how ever i forgot to take pills for 2 days so i also had intercourse on those 2 days what is the chances i could have conceve ## The chance is slight, but it is there. You run the risk of pregnancy anytime you miss a pill. You need to find some way to make sure you remember to take them in the future. ## You do not have to be on your period to start Sprintec. You c...

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hi i was told to take sprintec by the doctor because of my very heavy bleeding i used to have and ive been on it for a month now i skipped one white pill bc i got my period on the second white pill and it was light the first two days but started to get heavier on the 3rd day and i called my doctor and told him and he said to go on to a new pack and i am on my 3rd blue pill now and ive been on my period for 6 days now and it wasnt that heavy the first two days but for the 4 days it was heavy and today is my 6 day on it and its still heavy is this normal? ## Hello, Jennifer! How are you? Has it improved, yet? Irregular bleeding can occur for the first 3 months, or so, while your body is getting used to the hormones in an oral contraceptive, so yes, this can be normal. Other side effects, ...

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Okay so basically I was about a week into my tri-sprintec pill when I had to get a new packet, but I couldnt get it for 6 days (long story), I started having fairly heavy bleeding about 3 days after missing pills, heavier than I usually have at the start of my period and have been bleeding 3 days now, I am unsure if I should take the new packet now or wait to let this "period" play out? Also (so sorry for the long post) before this happened I was going to be done with my regular period the week before leaving on a vacation now I will start the day before, which I desperately do not want! Is there anyway I can do this so my next period will be moved? Preferably to where it was suppose to be before? Or skip it without worrying about BTB? Today is 10/3 and is my 3rd day of bleeding...

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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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This is my first time taking birth control. My doctor gave this kind to me just to start with then told me to switch to sprintec the next month. I started the pack the first sunday after getting my period as my doctor instructed, and I just finished week 3. I do not know if i should take these last seven pills or just switch to sprintec tomorrow? I am also worried about taking the last two brown pills next weekend because my boyfriend is coming down to georgia from new jersey for valentines day weekend and i realllllllllllllly don't want to get my period! Also these past three weeks I have been bleeding quite a bit even after finishing my period and it has been brown and quite heavy. is this normal? ## Hi Lexi, Are the last 7 pills your placebo/sugar pills (the ones you take the wee...

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