I have been on birth control for 3 months now (this is my 3rd month)..the first month i got my period about a week early...second month i got it right when i started taking the placebo pills...then this month...i have 2 days and one week left of regular pills before i start my placebo pills and started my period...WHAT IS GOING ON!?!?!?!  Please help...:(
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PythonPrincess was correct, but it may not be a stronger pill that you need. There are different types of pills that work a bit differently, and many women find (along with the help of their physicians) that they will need to experiment to find what works best.  3 months is really too early to tell.  I would at least wait 6 months, and keep track of any other side effects that might occur.  If you miss a pill and need to double up on it, it is safe but can mess up your schedule.
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It can come as late as the last sugar pill or the first days of getting back on the active pills. If it persists, see your doctor. The longer you are on the pills, the shorter and lighter your cycle will be.
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Don't freak out too much, it could be nothing!  I took birth-control pills for exactly the same reason and then just stopped taking them, my body flipped out and I felt really sick and my period was irregular for months.\n\nWait untill you finish your period this time and then start the pills, just as you did the first time.  You're okay.\n\nIf you're really worried, go to your doctor for more information.
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i've never heard of that or experienced it.  I've missed pills tons of times and never had that and ofcourse the next day you take 2 right, maybe if your close to your period when you miss and the menstration starts and then you stop it again your hormones get confused and like stuck maybe your cramps started and then stopped if your only a couple pills away from the white ones maybe just let the cycle flow that probly doesnt make sense to you because I never take the white ones there not anything anyways just sugar or something its just to keep you in the habit of taking the pills so to me i'm saying if your close just stop for the week if that makes sense.  Plus if your hormones are confused then it makes you kinda goofy otherwise it sounds pretty simple I think your fine just gotta get more in tune w/yourself Good Luck KIMBUR
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I believe you're supposed to start taking the pill the first day your period starts and you should have been told this by whoever supplied them.  Make sure you use protection until your next period and on the first day, start on a new pack.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
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Yes this is perfectly normal... when i first got my period it lasted about a week and a half, then i got it again about 3 weeks later. Your period will be irregular to begin with until your body gets used to the change. Once this happens you will only get it roughly once a month and most periods only last for about 3-7 days depending on the individual.\n\nIf further down the track your periods continue to be irregular you might want to consider the pill (contraceptive). The pill will make your period regular and will stop you from bleeding for as long. The bonus out of this also is that you can tell exactly when you'll get your next period and the pill also gives you the option to skip periods which is actually good for girls (only if you skip it once in a blue moon, so like say every 3-4 months).\n\nHope this info helped, if you have any further questions consult your doctor as they are the best people to get this kind of info from. Good Luck Hun : )
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YEs it's very, very normal not to have a period after a prolonged course of contraceptive pills, (providing you are using alternate birth control obviously!)\n\nIt can take the body up to 12 months to re-establish a regular cycle after being on the pill, try to enjoy the break from cramping, and don't worry - you know it only makes them later the more you worry!!\n\nIt is basically due to the 'artifical' periods you have when you are on the pill, which are induced and regulated by the hormones.  It just takes the body a while to settle down, and if you are lucky you might just have light spotting for a few months. \n\nTRY AND ENJOY!!
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Yes,a lot of women have diferent side effects when they are on Birth Control pills.\nSome have them starting up,others during and still others, like you,have them when they stop.\nIf you want to be on BC,you need to have one that suits you,and you should be consistent with it,to avoid confusing your body and also to  cut down the risk of unwanted pregnancy.\nYou will feel okay within the next 24 hours as your body begins to re-establish its own diurnal rythm.\nDrink lots of water,eat some fruit.
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Check the instructions and side effects for missing pills in your birth control packet. You should also consult your doctor, or if he is unavailable by night, go to the nearest drug store and ask a pharpacist. Bleeding is sometimes normal but if you are insecure about it, visit your doctor first thing in the morning. For online info, do some google searches. But visit your doctor. After getting things back to normal, never ever forget to take your pill at the scheduled time. If possible set an alarm clock in your watch or cel phone at an hour that is best for you to take the pill. The best way these pills work is by following a strict discipline. \nHope everything turns out well
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The antibiotics may have messed with your hormone levels (the birth control pills work by keeping the levels elevated) and weakened the effects of the birth control, that combined with missing a couple of days may have upset your cycle and made your body think it was time for your period. Give it some time and it should return to normal.
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I don't know how Alesse brand pills work, but I thought that you were supposed to begin the pill pack the first Sunday AFTER your period starts.  So if you had started your period on a Sunday, I'm pretty sure you should've started the pills the next Sunday.  Either way, it takes a little while for your body to really adjust to the pills (about 7 days before it provides birth control protection and potentially a couple of months until your cycle is regulated), so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.  But if you are worried or have any questions, call your doctor and they'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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It is normal that you are late. Your period will change a lot as your body starts to adjust to your new pill. Don't worry unless you skip your period for too long, like a couple of months. And I would advise using condoms the first month.
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Unless you are on birth control pills, there is no way to make your period occur earlier.  There are ways to make it regular or delay period, but not make it come faster.
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You betcha! I'm on my period right now cuz I missed two damn pills!! And I was in the middle of my damn pack. (Sorry if thats too much info lol.)\n\nWhen your not on any BC, you period comes every 28-35 days depending on ur cycle. Right? It knows when to come. BUT when your on birth contol, the pill is tricking your body to think its pregnant, so it prevents your period, and when you stop taking these pills your body knows your not preg and starts getting rid of the blood, fluids and uterin lining (i.e. your period). So, considering we're all tricking our bodies, you could have your period, go on your pills for a week or two, stop taking them and it would come again. \n\nIt sucks, I know, but its a good way to remember to take your pills or you will suffer the consequences of getting your period more then you should. And I'm sure we can all agree that thats the last thing we need or want.\n\nP.S.- If your period comes, DO NOT try and stop it by taking your pills when you're already bleeding, it will make your period heavier and longer! Trust me. (This is a whole nother subject that I'm not even gunna get into unless you wanna know, then by all means send me an e-mail.)\n\nHope this helped!\n\n****** I just read the answer above mine, ok NO, you never have to take a break from your pills! If you don't believe me, look it up on the net or ask your doctor! Taking a break is completely unnecessary. The pills need to be constantly taken to be regulated in your body. If not, they won't be effective towards pregnany. *******
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You might miss your period. You might experience what is called "break through bleeding" or bleeding while taking active pills. If you start the pills midcycle, it could take a few months for your period to regulate itself with the pill. This is okay but, side effects may be worse when starting. Remember to use back up contraceptives for at least 7 days after starting the pill.
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If you are refering to ortho, your period will start around the first to third day of the "fake" pill week. But don't worry if it's not exact...just take your pills like you are suppose to and it will begin to develop a system on its own and most likely become regular each month. If this doesn't happen, you may need to talk with your doctor as to whether or not you are on the best type that works for you.
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How long ago was your son born?\nYou should be able to start taking it on a Sunday.  That's what I did - without birth control pills my periods only come a couple of times a year so it was impossible to predict when it should come.  If it matters, you can try to plan it - with Yaz, your period should come maybe 4 weeks after you take the first pill(normally I'd say roughly 3 weeks and 3-4 days, but Yaz has more active pills so it would be a few days later, maybe between 3 weeks and 5 days to 4 weeks and 2 days).  So figure out if you hav enaything going on you wouldn't want your period for, and plan that way.  If nothing is coming up, just start taking it on Sunday.