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[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

so, i've been on this birth control for about a month now [sprintec]. things were going fine in the beginning. after taking three a day to stop my heavy bleeding i went to one a day and i was told not to expect a period until i went on the placebo pills at the end of the cycle. that would have been great except that i began bleeding heavily the second week of the pills [after i switched]. after another week of that i called the doctor and she said that it will take a while [3-4 cycles, she said] for my body to get used to the new hormones and all and that this was normal. alrighty then.

did anyone else have a hard time getting your body used to the pills? and, if so, how long did that last?

a week later, i'm still bleeding. tuesday will make it two weeks straight. and tomorrow will begin the placebo pills. then i have an appointment on the second. i've also been having some bad cramps which, i rarely ever get those. things are crazy.

hope everyone is doing well. take care.

--tash

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[superho.livejournal.com]

I was on Sprintec and my body was regulated and I had periods when it was time for the sugar pills. When I first started on the pill (my first brand was tri-cyclen) my body was really pissed off at me.. but after about 2 cycles your body should adjust. I'm not sure why you're bleeding so much.. but if it continues and things aren't going well then yeah make an appointment. Some pills aren't the greatest for everybody.

[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

you know, that was a great comment. i appreciate it. i think it's great your body works for you. that's great. i'd rather it be 2 cycles instead of 3-4. maybe i do need to be put on another pill. i was on aviane before this and they said it wasnt doing enough for me. maybe that's the same case for this one. *shrug*

take care.

[xnotalovesong.livejournal.com]

I started the pill because my periods were irregular. After three months, my cycle literally became perfect and is to this day. HOWEVER, a friend of mine who's cycle kicked ass already went on the pill when she started having sex. Suddenly, she had cramps, heavy bleeding, spotting etc. Some of my friends loved the pill but it took them three tries to find the right one, one that their body was cool with.

Tell your doctor to think real hard and fix it. No one should have to bleed for two weeks. ::shudders:: You are awesome.

[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

a perfect cycle is all i could ever dream of.

it sounds as though your friend had a rough deal but i hope she is ok.

i will take your advice about the doctor. i admit this isnt normal. and i get scared a lot and with fear comes irrational thinking and paranoia so things arent the best right now. but things will be fine, i hope.

you're sweet. take care.

--tash

[skeptictank.livejournal.com]

I was trying to solve some problems when I went on the patch and lemme tell you, I spotted for 3 weeks, got my period, then spotted for another week and a half AT LEAST. It wasn't necessarily messy, but it was definitely a bummer. I stayed on that for a number of months then switched to a pill when I started getting nasty mood swings. I adjusted to that in really no time at all.

[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

the patch is just scary to me. and i'm pretty sure it would never work. and bleeding when you're not supposed to is just terrible. it's annoying, too. i never knew when my period was going to start so i have always worn a pad every day no matter what. it sucks but i prefered that to having accidents.

that's great you finally found something for you. maybe i can, too.

take care.

--tash

[skeptictank.livejournal.com]

The bleeding wasn't bad (barely enough to need a panty liner of some sort but just enough to bother me) and eventually I loved the little patchies. Too bad they started making me mean.

Anyhow, you'll find what's right for you. It all just takes a little patience.

[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

my bleeding is terrible. i have to wear 4 pads and make dozens of emergency bathroom breaks throughout the day. it makes it hard to go anywhere. i'm fairly confident things will be worked out.

thank you. i hope you have a good day.

[alli440.livejournal.com]

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm 18, from Ottawa, Canada. I got my period when I was 15, and it had been really regular. Then suddenly, this March, I started a really heavy period. I kinda shrugged it off because I don't live at home during the school year, and figured it would just stop eventually. After bleeding for four and a half months (NONSTOP!), I went to my GP, and she put me on the pill. I started out 3 a day for a week, then two a day, and then she told me to go to one a day. When I downgraded to one a day, it came back. They don't know what's wrong with me. I had to get an ultrasound last week, and am going to the doctor's tomorrow to discuss the results. I've been told it could be anything from cysts, to endometriosis to ovarian cancer, and am kinda freaking out. There is pain involved, but it isn't THAT severe, the really irritating thing is the fact that it's summer, and a constant period, despite being on the pill is a drag. I'm a very competitive athlete, and I haven't felt up to any sort of physical activity in months. I know it isn't sex-related, as I'm still a virgin. That's also why I'm kinda hesitant about getting an internal exam or lacroscopy (SP?)... as I'm still pretty "intact" :). Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone here. If you find out anything new, please post here, as any knowledge is good knowledge. Good luck xox.

[darkenedmadness.livejournal.com]

i've had these massively heavy periods since the very beginning. it's always been a pain but i mostly managed to deal. then it started to get worse last september. then ever worse last march and then even worse last may. my next appointment is aug. 2nd and, if things keep going like they have been, that day will mark four weeks of constant heavy bleeding. i'm not freaking out just yet. i'm usually a calm person. i just dont want to end up in the hospital again. there's a lot of emotional paranoia that comes with it, you know? i keep scaring myself by thinking i'm going to receive a hysterectomy. i know there are other alternatives and a ways to go before that is a possibility [i hope so, anyway] but i just cant stop thinking about it.

oh my goodness, four and a half months is a long, long time. i bet that was torture for you. i've had some problems but it was never as long as that. i feel so bad for you.

when i was in the hospital, they told me i needed an ultrasound but i have yet to get one. they are just trying to see how i respond to the pill first, i think.

i hope we both dont have problems as serious as ovarian cancer and the like. i honestly dont know what i would do.

thank you for your comment. it is nice to know that you are not alone. and i'll definitely post if anything new comes up. i like it here. good luck with everything and take care.

--tash