The Pill + Period

LegacyUser

Hey Folks,

Just a quick question as I think the GF might be a bit worried. Basically she started the pill last month, she has completed her first 21 days, and now we're in the 7 day period (day 6 at the moment). Her period should be within this time frame but it hasn't come yet, should we be worried or is this normal? We did have an accident twice, the condom broke, but we called the doctor and he said it will be fine one the pill is taken correctly. She has taken it at the same day every day for the last 21 days so I'm hopeful it's just us over-worrying, anybody else been in a similar situation?

Thanks.

Victor

Philly_K wrote:

She has taken it at the same day every day for the last 21 days

I presume you mean you ar enow on day 27 (21+6)?

LegacyUser

Victor wrote:

I presume you mean you are now on day 27 (21+6)?

day 27 is today, correct, she's supposed to start again then on thursday?

Anti

I wouldnt worry to much, the pill can severly mess up her menstral cycle. Maybe its best you and her go to the doctor and ask some questions, as it seems like neither of you are clued up about it, maybe your young?

Also dont waste your money on the pregnancy tests from the chemist, they are pretty much hit and miss most of the time. The test the doctor has is much more accurate, and can be taken multiple times ( they have a large supply of them, their not reusable ), and not cost you a small fortune.

Best of luck

LegacyUser

Philly_K wrote:

She has taken it at the same day every day for the last 21 days

Sorry just read over that there, I meant same time every day...

Anti, thanks for the advice...well we're in our early 20's, this is the first time though I've had a girlfriend on the pill. Do you think we should go see a doctor at this early stage?

Stench Blossoms

The worrying and stress might be effecting her aswell. Take a test if it will make you feel better.

Anti

Well im sure it wont hurt. You will probably have some questions you need answers too.

Dont forget too, if she vomits or gets diahorrea the pill for the month is useless. But yeah go to your doctor or family planning clinic might be a better idea.

frizzefreckles

I went through this when I first started on the pill, your girlfriend will after a few months notice that her period will come around the same time each month, for me it's the last two days of the seven day break. I know how nerve shattering it is on that last day but providing the pill was taken correctly as you say then she should be fine. Take a test if it will ease your mind, stressing isn't helping.

Heyes

Philly, the pill will mess up your girlfriends cycle for about 3/4 months until her body becomes used to the changed in her system. I wouldnt worry but as said above just ask your girlfriend to pick up the phone to her doc, they will have no problem answering any questions, also get her to read the instruction pamplet contained in the box of pills that will probable re assure her of any changes she s having.

kizzyr

If she has taken it properly and hasn't been sick in the meantime I wouldn't be worried. When I first started taking the Pill it really messed up my whole cycle, there were times when I didn't have a period at all during the 7 day break and even now (after being on it for 10 years) I may get my period on day 4 of the 7 day break or on day 7 itself. If you are stressed about it then take a test and put your mind at rest.

dudara

It takes a while for the menstrual cycle to settle down into a regular pattern when you first start taking the pill. If she doesn't get her period in the next few days however, then I would advise a chat to your GP.

January

The first time I went on the pill I didn't get my period at all. It takes a while to settle in and stress may also factor into the fact that she hasn't gotten her period, tell her to relax. If she has been sick and has taken medication for it (i think even painkillers can work on this) then the pill won't work.

Go to the doctor and get a test just incase, if she's not pregnant then ask the doctor to explain to both of you in what circumstances the pill will or will not work in. He should have done it when she first went to got it anyways. Then again my doctor didn't even take my blood pressure or weight or anything when I went on the pill.

Miss Fluff

kizzyr wrote:

If she has taken it properly and hasn't been sick in the meantime I wouldn't be worried. When I first started taking the Pill it really messed up my whole cycle, there were times when I didn't have a period at all during the 7 day break and even now (after being on it for 10 years) I may get my period on day 4 of the 7 day break or on day 7 itself. If you are stressed about it then take a test and put your mind at rest.

Likewise, have been on it for ten years and I'm the same. As someone else pointed out however OP, you don't seem particularly well informed so I would advise going back to the GP/family planning clinic armed with a list of your questions. Most important thing to remember is most antibiotics will cancel pills effectiveness, also if your GF has vomiting or diarrhea the pill will not have been absorbed properly.

LegacyUser

'Hi Guys,

Well good news, she did get her period today (day 7, what a relief!!) As most of you pointed out, it was probably her body adjusting to the pill, and it was really starting to worry me at this stage. You are also right about us getting informed, we did look up some web sites at the start but obviously not enough information there, she's having a chat to her doctor today to ask some questions. Thanks for all your replies.'