First of all, I am not sexually active so I'm not taking it for that. It's been very helpful to control acne and also makes being a girl a little less painful.\nI ran out of the pills and the pharmacy I usually go to was closed, and the other pharmacies that I went to said that they needed to call my normal one to confirm that it was okay to fill my prescription, which of course they COULDN'T.\nI now have the refills but I'm about a week behind so I figured I should just wait for the next cycle to begin, but my body seems freaked out by this.\nShould I just start taking the pills again now or should I wait? I'm having some weird discharge (sorry, TMI) so I'm starting to get concerned.
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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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It depends on whether or not you have been on a regular contraceptive previously. For example the Depo (injection), the Pill...In any case, a professional physician such as your gynaecologist or doctor will be able to assess you apprioprately and run checks if necessary after a personal consulation. \n\nSo my advice would be to make an appointment with your doctor and have a consultation/check up. For added peace of mind.
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Just relax, being that you had birth control in your system it affects the start time of your period.  Don't worry just give it a little bit, and you can always contact your doctor about the matter.  Also, being that you were spotting, it shows that your body is at least trying to prepare itself to officially start.
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I'm going through the same thing right now and know for a fact that I'm not pregnant, (having been sexually active in a long time), so I know that stress and exercise can cause dramatic changes in your cycle. Don't worry. Doctor's appointment is a good idea. Happened to me once before and when it started up again, it lasted two weeks, (that really sucked). It will be OK. You're probably just stressing about a test or job, etc. and don't even realize it.
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`girl, I must say that that isn't strange!!!!  Your body isn't use to not being on the pill!!! Its like when you take drinks and smothies to lose weight, you will lose but when it is time to eat again your body can't take it. You don't need to take pills, lose weight the old fashion way!!!!!!
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Wait for atleast a week, it's adjusting to your body. Also be very careful with the patch because it's really strong and it could do damage on your nervous system. I did the patch and my leg started tingling, if it does that take it off. Your period may take a little longer to finish. If the patch starts giving you problems call the Dr. and they will put you on a different birthcontrol probably pills.
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Actually since you started getting this acne after you quit taking the pill temporarily, it's probably hormonal. I think your logic seems right as far as weaning goes, but that won't be effective towards a contraceptive anymore and you could do more harm to yourself than good. \n\nI suggest seeing a doctor and letting him know what happened, there could be something out there to help. I'm not sure what you were on, but I've also had a bad experience with skin senstivity and the sun while on the pill years ago. But also keep in mind, if you are 23, the road to 30 is going to be bumpy. Weird things will happen to your body and you can thank age alone for that. \n\nYou seem overall healthy and happy, but I'm just not certain that weaning yourself off of the pill will work effectively if it's a hormonal issue. I did have a friend who had a simular situation arrise after she quit taking the pill, but she went straight into taking the Depo shots and that seemed to work for her. \n\nHowever, while taking the shots you don't menstruate usually and when you stop taking them... your body is a mess, so I really don't think you should consider it too much. Her acne, migrains and swelling ceased but it left her with bad cramping every month and more than average bleeding. \n\nJust talk to your doctor about a hormone replacement in the form of something other than a contraceptive.
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You should make an appt with your doctor or OB/Gyn, start with a preg. test and a urine dip to rule out preg and infection.  Birth Control pills should not effect the production of urine causing frequency or urgency.   As far as you missing 2 pills last month...you can make them up as you did but you should have used a back up method of birthcontrol like condoms until you started a new pack of pills and took 7 full days.  You could very well be pregnant.    If you aren't pregnant  and have no urinary or kidney infection  you way want to be checked for other aliments like diabetes, which has a symptom of increased urinary frequency.
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Look, I know that you are scared but I have really great news!!! I am 21 years old. Ok, I started my period when I was 9-actually on my 9th birthday! I wouldn't put a tampon in for so long because of the same reason! I was so scared---The best thing to do is go and get this: the PLAYTEX LIGHTS!!! they are really small and they have plastic applicators which does make a difference. Another thing to remember is once you put it in, you don't fill it!!! You have to understand this, all you are doing is pushing a plastic applicator with cotton in it up a "canal"(blocking blood), once you push the bottom of the applicator from the bottom up and pull the plastic part out, you will have a string, you will not even notice that string or the tampon and every 4 hours, when you first start, pull that string out, wipe and re-apply another tampon. Later you can wait longer. Honestly do you really think that women walk around feeling discomfort all the time??? We have other problems and your period should always be the least of those. Another thing to remember: unless you want to where pads that make you feel like you are wearing diapers and wondering if you will bleed through, or even hear it when you walk I would really consider going for it. Remember 90% of women wear tampons, it's a natural thing. You will have more discomfort and problems from men than a tampon!!! If you have any more questions or need anything you can e-mail me @ a_d_dubose@yahoo.com or sonnygirl0303@yahoo.com. And I could even give you my number if you'd like. ENJOY your life!
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It's going to take your body quite a while to try to find its own hormone balance. You have been using birth control methods that have been artificially changing the hormones and your body is confused.    I would go in and get a blood test to test your levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.  I think that in about 3 more months, it will probably correct itself, but I would go to the gyn just in case.  I would suggest you never go back on any type of hormone related birth control though.
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ok first are you peeing blood?second did they give you anti-biotics to prevent infection? when i had mine put in they gave me anti-biotics to prevent infection and they also set me up with a follow up appointment 3-4 weeks later.some of what your saying does sound normal.i bleed for a few days after i had mine put in and i had cramping.from my experience i would say dont worry unless if you are in so much pain you cant take it.the thing is there is something new in your body and it will take some time for your body to adjust it.i had mine done in june of this year and im just starting to get used to it.so give it some time and make a follow up appointment.
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Being on birth control keeps you from ovulating, I was on it for a year and I never once had any discharge from ovulating. \nAlso as far as your breasts being tender that is completly normal. My best advise would be to relax if you didn't miss taking your pill then you probably aren't pregnant. Not to mention stressing could cause your period to be late so calm down and just relax, drink some chamomile tea and take a hot bath. :)
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we're on the same dilemma..im not having my period for almost 3 months now after i stopped taking a pill over 1 year of using it..the doctor said,my body has not adjusted yet since ive been taking estrogen hormones for over a year..it will just go back to normal as she said and she has not given me any prescription to get my period back..what did ur doctor prescribed you?may i know? her's my email ad angel_4_lyf25@yahoo.com..im also not comfortable with my present situation..
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Maybe your pills don't have a high enough hormone level?  Are you taking them at the same time each day?  I had some spotting for the first few months when I started the pill at your age, too.  Sometimes you have to switch pills several times to find the one that's right for you.  I was on 4 different ones before I found one I could live with that didn't make me crazy, hungry, break out, and helped me have regular periods.  What did your doctor say?  \n\nI'd give it some time--if you've only been on the pill for 4 months, AND you switched pills in that time, your body will need some time to adjust.  Just be sure to keep communication open with your doctor until you find the pill (or patch or ring...) that's right for you.
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There might be a deeper problem, your doctor probably wanted to see how irregular you were so that she/he may put you on the pill to regulate it...hence keeping track of when you get it. I suggest that you go to a gyno let them run some tests and take some swabs (for the sake of your sanity) and then you would know more...and be able to rectify the problem if there is any.\nIt could be a number of reasons, low iron, stress, a cyst? Check it out..
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i would go to the doctor.  the pill is not 100%, but then nothing is, except abstinence
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OK, So I had this same problem.  If you start it within the first 24 hours of starting your period it is effective right then! Otherwise you need to wait a FULL 7 days before it is active.  Trust me.  I went to over 110 websites and all of them said this.  You can google Birth Control and like thousands of them will come up and 99% of them say this! Good Luck!