Expert: Diane Cheryl - 12/15/2009

Question
Hello, I started Loestrin 24 on the day my period started 12/7... I noticed by Fri or Sat that there were no signs of it stopping (my period usually lasts about 4-5 days) so on Sat, I took my last BC pill because I was afraid this was why i still had my period. It is now Mon 12/14 and I still have my period. Is this OK? Its not heavy but its enough that I have to wear something. Could I still have my period because of my BC pills? If so, I have since stopped after 6 days of taking them.... What should I do?

Thanks for your help,
Char

Answer
Hi Char,

I'm not a medical doctor so I really can't give you a professional diagnosis. You would have to ask your regular physician. However, I would be concerned why you would be bleeding so much. Do you have any other reason why this would be happening? Are you saying that this is the first time for you taking these birth control pills? If so, this could possibly be because you are not used to the hormones. I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control because of the possible side effects and risks. If you want, you can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and give me an update and we can talk more. Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl