I have been taking birth control pills for 3 weeks. Can my period come early after only 3 wks on? 7 days erly?
961881
Oh yeah, think about what your doing to your body.\nAll of those chemicals & hormones being put into your body, that were not there before.\nIt will take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for your hormone levels to straighten out.\nBest of luck to you.
383314
OMG ... those things are still in use? I thought this birth control method was obsolete! 3 months is average if my memory serves correctly. Listen to your body; if you start feeling overly tired or are experiencing unusual cramping, go back to whoever inserted it and get it removed.\n\nIUDS have been attributed to infertility problems and uterine hemorrhage. Please consider another birth control method for your health and safety.
1017000
same thing happened to me, as soon as you stop taking the birth control for 5 days have a normal period. wait until it stops before taking the pills again. see a doctor if it doesnt work
506349
Yes, it's totally true because contraceptive pills do affect the timing of the menstrual cycle "period." So nothing to worry about but don't stick to the six months period because it might become better in 1 month or in a year. Not particularly 6 months.
474328
You can start on birth control pills whenever you want. However, here's how the intial protection works. If you start the pill on the first day of your period, you will have protection from day one. However, if you start at any other time in your cycle, you should use another form of contraception for the first seven days. This simply has to do with the way the pill works, in conjunction with how your cycle works.
994125
You should get you period within 3wks of taken the morning after pill. If you dont get it take a home pregnancy test. If neg. wait a week and consult your doctor.
1143582
No- there is no way to make it come faster.  If you are on birth control, you can skip the placebos so your period is delayed, or ask your doctor for norithisterone to skip your period but that has to be taken up to 4 days before your period is supposed to start.
740564
Sounds like your period.  From what you describe this happened on the 23rd day of your cycle.  3 days + 2 weeks + 6 days as you have explained it.\nNo worries.
311524
I started taking the pill 5 years ago, it takes a little while to kick in a cycle. When I get to the sugar pills it takes a few days (3-4) before I start. In the begining of taking the pills my period would run all different days anywhere from 4 to 7 days at a time, now I can tell you what day it is to start and end.  It will take a while for it to become regular.
563935
u can take the pill upto 72 hours but sooner you take its better. There are a few side effects but nothing serious
1054331
Did you have to double up on the pills because you missed the 2 previous days pills? When you skip pills, your body thinks it's time for your period. I'm guessing thats why you started bleeding. Make sure to use a back-up method of birth control for the rest of the pill cycle to prevent pregnancy.
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You may have a very short cycle (most range from 28-31 days, but some people have very short or very long cycles). If your periods are spaced about 3 weeks apart, I'd say you were pretty normal! However, if you are bleeding very heavily or something seems out of the ordinary to you, I wouldn't hesitate to see a OB/GYN.
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Dear Linda..\n\nI'm Lynda too and I take yasmin as well. What you can do is continue with another new strip once you finished the 21 days cycle. Meaning don't stop for the 7 day period. \n\nStart on a new pack once the you finished the last pack. Your period will not come as long as you're on the Pill. And there is no worries about getting pregnant as well.\n\nThat said, you mustn't make this a habit. \n\nHope this help and you have a great time with your boyfriend!! :=))
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well... i wouldn't rule it out completely cuz our uteri are strange and complex (and sometimes just downright carazzzy) things.  it is, however, unlikely.  there is actually a period of only two or three days when your uterus is primed for baby making, this happens a couple days before your period (the shedding of all those baby-making materials).  are you having sex regularly (cuz sometimes the actual act of having sex after a while could be such a shock to your lonely little uterus that it switches things up on you).  i had really, really, irregular periods from the time i started (11?) until the time i started having sex (almost 21).  me having sex straightened out my cycle and they have been pretty regular since.  of course, the safest bet is to take a pregnancy test and find out, but have a little relief in knowing that you are PROBABLY in the clear.  also, it goes without saying that if you do not want babies you need to be using not only birth control, but a condom as well (two types of contraception are always better than one being that none is 100% fool proof)
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Hi - yes you are VERY fertile, so always protect yourself.\n\nYour body has to adjust to producing hormones on its own.  The pill was producing the hormones for you.\n\nThe time it takes to adjust is different for everyone.  Usually within 4-6 months your periods will regulate.  Some doctors say it can take 1 or 2 years if you have been on the pill for a very long time.\n\nIf you are experiencing oily skin and hair, mood swings, etc. - then your body is trying to get its period.  These are good signs.\n\nIn a couple of months if you still don't get it, go see your OBGYN as a precaution.  Hang in there.
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You don't have a period while on the Pill.  Technically, you have withdrawal bleeding.  It looks the same on the outside, but it is very different from the perspective of your body.\n\nYes, some women do stop all bleeding while on the Pill.  However, pregnancy is also a possibility.  You should see your midwife or doctor because if you *are* pregnant, you need to know it and stop taking pills.  Do not wait until it is late enough for a home pregnancy test.
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well when i stopped my pill i got my period like normal then it stopped and came back i was worried i took a pregnacy test it came back negitive i  got the following month then disapeard again so i made an appointment with my gyn and i got these pills to take for 7 days and my cycle came back to normal she told me its not wise to just stop taking them i told her they made me sick so i didnt want to take them anymore so i am on another method of birth control