OHbaby! Forums : Pill & periods - a question https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:42:17 +0000 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:18:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13199 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : gytsrik wrote:I&#039;m on 2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271761&title=pill-periods-a-question#271761 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13199
Posted: 06 January 2008 at 8:18pm

Originally posted by gytsrik gytsrik wrote:

I'm on 2 pills a day, so i just don't get a period. Suits me just fine :)

Wow maybe this is what I need to go on. 1 pill and I bleed like crazy so maybe the 2 might help and get no bleeding.

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:18:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271761&title=pill-periods-a-question#271761 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Yeah could be. It has a lot more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271723&title=pill-periods-a-question#271723 Author: emz
Subject: 13199
Posted: 06 January 2008 at 6:18pm

Yeah could be. It has a lot more hormones so when you cut those out (on the sugar pills) it seems to put AF into overdrive. It's good though because it's so strong that the 'error' rate isn't as high as the mini-pill etc!]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:18:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271723&title=pill-periods-a-question#271723 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Maybe that&#039;s it, Emz - I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271390&title=pill-periods-a-question#271390 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 8:26pm

Maybe that's it, Emz - I'm on estelle too]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:26:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271390&title=pill-periods-a-question#271390 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : what I loved about the pill was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271371&title=pill-periods-a-question#271371 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:54pm

what I loved about the pill was being able to skip a period, was so good when you didn't want to have one (like on your wedding night!)]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:54:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271371&title=pill-periods-a-question#271371 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Busymum, I would get AF on the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271369&title=pill-periods-a-question#271369 Author: emz
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:51pm

Busymum, I would get AF on the 3-4th sugar pill day, and it would last until I was about 3 days into the active pills again. So usually mine lasted 6-7 days. Everyone's so different. Oh I was on Estelle though (one of the highest dosage ones) so that could explain that.]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:51:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271369&title=pill-periods-a-question#271369 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : busymum wrote:2 pills Is that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271355&title=pill-periods-a-question#271355 Author: gytsrik
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:20pm

Originally posted by busymum busymum wrote:

2 pills Is that for medical instead of contraceptive purposes?
When i take 1 pill i bleed constantly, so when i take 2 then i don't bleed at all. Doc thinks that's better, and as it is the mini-pill it has so little in it that it's fine.]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:20:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271355&title=pill-periods-a-question#271355 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : You guys are lucky! I got mine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271350&title=pill-periods-a-question#271350 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:13pm

You guys are lucky! I got mine on the 4th sugar pill day and I *think* it's finally finished, 12 hours after taking the first yellow ]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:13:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271350&title=pill-periods-a-question#271350 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : I generally get my AF on the 3rd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271343&title=pill-periods-a-question#271343 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 7:00pm

I generally get my AF on the 3rd or 4th day and it only lasts 2-3days. Also I only get spotting every second month.

BTW when I had a months off the pill, AF returned 2 weeks later, was heavier and lasted 5 days.]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:00:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271343&title=pill-periods-a-question#271343 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : 2 pills Is that for medical instead...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271337&title=pill-periods-a-question#271337 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 6:18pm

2 pills Is that for medical instead of contraceptive purposes?]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:18:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271337&title=pill-periods-a-question#271337 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : I&#039;m on 2 pills a day, so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271321&title=pill-periods-a-question#271321 Author: gytsrik
Subject: 13199
Posted: 05 January 2008 at 5:27pm

I'm on 2 pills a day, so i just don't get a period. Suits me just fine :)]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:27:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=271321&title=pill-periods-a-question#271321 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Mine used to turn up on the 3rd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268917&title=pill-periods-a-question#268917 Author: Paws
Subject: 13199
Posted: 31 December 2007 at 7:34am

Mine used to turn up on the 3rd sugar pill day too. Disappeared by the last sugar pill. ]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:34:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268917&title=pill-periods-a-question#268917 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Mine used to turn up on the 3rd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268912&title=pill-periods-a-question#268912 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 13199
Posted: 31 December 2007 at 7:29am

Mine used to turn up on the 3rd sugar pill day and be gone about 3 or 4 days later.]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:29:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268912&title=pill-periods-a-question#268912 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : when on the pill, I would take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268901&title=pill-periods-a-question#268901 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 31 December 2007 at 12:57am

when on the pill, I would take first sugar pill on Friday, "AF" would normally show up on Monday-Tuesday, and be just starting to finish by the time I started active pills again, although sometimes would be longer.]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:57:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268901&title=pill-periods-a-question#268901 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : Hey another question for anybody...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268862&title=pill-periods-a-question#268862 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 30 December 2007 at 11:23pm

Hey another question for anybody out there (lol) - I'm on CD 30 and tomorrow morning will be my 3rd sugar pill for this week - when is AF supposed to turn up exactly? And will it finish by or about the first yellow pill?]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:23:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=268862&title=pill-periods-a-question#268862 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : thanks ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267110&title=pill-periods-a-question#267110 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 26 December 2007 at 5:20pm

thanks ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:20:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267110&title=pill-periods-a-question#267110 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : because the sugar pills give you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267109&title=pill-periods-a-question#267109 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 26 December 2007 at 5:18pm

because the sugar pills give you a 'pretend period'

Birth control pills
Birth control pills contain synthetic hormones similar to the estrogen and progesterone naturally produced by the ovaries. A daily dose of these two hormones, or progestin alone, suppresses the estrogen and progesterone produced by the ovaries and prevents the development and release of an egg. The pill also thickens cervical mucus, creating a barrier against sperm entering the uterus.

The pill and the menstrual cycle
A "pill period" is not the same as a menstrual period because it is controlled and regulated by synthetic hormones. Pill periods are usually shorter in duration, lighter in flow, and produce less cramping. It is not uncommon to miss a period or stop having periods while on the pill. However, if two consecutive periods are missed, contact a clinician.

sorry for long post..just easier than me trying to explain:) ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:18:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267109&title=pill-periods-a-question#267109 <![CDATA[Pill & periods - a question : I&#039;m still fairly new to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267108&title=pill-periods-a-question#267108 Author: busymum
Subject: 13199
Posted: 26 December 2007 at 5:06pm

I'm still fairly new to the Pill (as you might have guessed ) - how does it work with periods? If I'm not releasing eggs and not building up the endometrium layer in the uterus, then I don't quite get how I ought to have a period either?

Gee I can hardly wait for my period this time - I'm a few days off it and already getting cramps, I don't usually get cramps and I just wanna cuddle up with a blanket all afternoon Woe is me lol]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:06:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13199&PID=267108&title=pill-periods-a-question#267108