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writes:Oh, someone please help me! Nobody has answered my question, not even Google. This is about birth control, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but it's the only place I feel comfortable turning to.Okay so, I got on birth control because my periods are absolutely terrible. Cramps that bring me to tears, super heavy flow, lasts over a week and I get the terrible cramps everyday of my period. I'm still a virgin, so the only reason I'm on this is to stop this pain.So, my doctor said I can skip the seven inactive pills and go straight to the next pack, therefore skipping my period. She said I can do this for three months and take the inactive pills at the end of the third pack. So I would only get my period four times a year. sounds amazing!So the first pill I took was a couple days before I was supposed to get my period. I didn't have a period and now I'm at the end of my third week, tomorrow I either take the first inactive pill, or go on to the next months pack. But the issue is, I'm bleeding a little, my cramps are insanely bad, and I'm super bloated. it's as if my body wants to have a period to get rid of the backed up blood. So now I'm not sure whether I should let my body release this blood and take the inactive pill, or just skip them and go onto the next month , hopping this terrible pain will just end.I'm sorry for the long story, but I need help! Thank you so much. I'm on Lessina, if that matters.
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reader, MonksDaBomb +, writes (9 July 2012):
 Two things I want to pass onto you:
1) It does take a little while for the body to get used to birth control pills, so don't worry about experiencing period-like symptoms. Once your body gets used to the pill, you'll be fine.
2) Be sure to keep an eye on how your body reacts to the pill. It took me my 3rd different birth control pill to find the right one. The first one wasn't strong enough - I was still experiencing bad cramps during the placebo time (I'm like you - I only got on BC cause I had horrible cramps during my time of the month), and the second kind made my skin horribly oily; it was so gross. It finally took the third kind to be the right fit. So don't think just cause the doc gave you Lessina that it will automatically fit your body.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (7 July 2012):
 You cannot become backed up with blood, that is not an issue.
During a normal cycle, your uterus creates a thick lining for the egg to have a place to implant, peaking around ovulation. During your period, that lining sheds, that is what your period is. It's not "bleeding" it's shedding.
When you are on the pill, it partially tricks your body into believing it's already pregnant (though the pregnancy hormone in the pill is far less than what it is when you're actually pregnant). So while you take your active pills, your body maintains the "fluffy" stage of the lining, as though an egg has implanted.
When you take the pills and skip to the inactive week, you are not actually having a period but a withdrawal bleed/heavy spotting but it is NOT an actual period. What happens is the lack of hormone from the pill causes the lining to break down and shed. The only reason to have it happen is largely as a reassurance to women that they are not pregnant. It does not exist for any medical reason.
Spotting and bloating on the pill are both normal, especially when you are just beginning (for the first 3 cycles). A little cramping is normal, but severe cramping is not. You should call your doctor and ask if something could be wrong there to be certain it's not something more serious.
There is zero harm to taking the inactive pills now as opposed to in two months, so if taking your inactive week now would make you mentally feel better, you should go ahead and do that. But it is not possible for the lining of your uterus to become overgrown (except in the case of endometriosis, which does not cause cramping pain).
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 July 2012): It's healthy to have your period. I am sorry it is so bad for you. If it helps I used to have bad periods until my grandma recommend this:
On a pot with water, heat and boil some Cinnamon sticks for around 5 minutes (boiling). Then take it out and let it rest for a little bit, BUT drink the cinnamon water while being the hottest you can tolerate. Around 15 minutes later my cramps had gone.
It's a natural solution that I use on all of my friends and is effective.
Also, dont worry! There is no backed up blood :) When you have to bleed you will bleed, even if you are on the pill or not :D
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (7 July 2012):
 Oh, and I don't believe you have any "backed up" blood in you that is somehow blocked from releasing. If there is blood in you then that blood will come out by itself whether you are on the pill or not. The pill isn't a physical barrier that prevents blood from following the laws of gravity. If there is blood in you then the blood will come out.
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reader, chigirl +, writes (7 July 2012):
You need to ask your doctor about these sort of questions! Your doctor can help give you a good answer and offer a solution that will work for you.
But for now, I think you should stick it out and do what your doctor said: take your pills and don't have a menstruation. But the pain you are experiencing is something you should talk to your doctor about!
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reader, Hugh.J  +, writes (7 July 2012):
 You should discuss this with your doctor first and foremost, and as has already been said, try a different brand of pill; there WILL be one to suit you.
Regarding the placebo pills, their only purpose is to reassure the sexually active that they are not pregnant! If you continue with the active pills you will not have a period, but as you are not having sex you do not need the reassurance of such an indicator.
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reader, BondGirl72 +, writes (7 July 2012):
 The exact same thing happened to me when I went on birth control pills. I gained a lot of weight, I had spotting all the time, and I was miserable. I would go ahead and take the inactive pills and possibly stop taking these pills alltogether. You need to see your doctor again and tell her what is happening. I stopped the pill completely because I could not take all of the fluctuations in hormones. I think when you mess with nature, it sometimes does not have positive consequences. Women are supposed to have periods every month, so I am not sure how only having 4 will help. I know some women who only have a few periods a year and don't have problems, but they are rare. I would take the inactive pills for now, and make an appointment right away. I would stop the active pills until you can get back in to see the doctor. Don't worry, you will get it worked out, but these things can sure cause problems.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 July 2012): I'm taking birth control pills for the same reason and dealing with it 4 times a month also. I had the same problem. I think it's the fact that you're preventing your period for so long which is a natural body process, so really it's just spotting. I've dealt with it too. Just continue to take the pills as usual and things will be fine.
Basically, these pills are not meant to totally stop your period. Yes they prevent it from occurring every single month, but you're still going to get the symptoms before the actual week you're meant to get the period.
By "inactive" pills I assume you mean the sugar pills, or the different colored ones on the bottom. To really help you kind of have to let us know where you are.
You should get your prescriptions in packs of 3, one for each month. If you're just finishing the first pack then yes, skip the inactive pills and throw the pack away. But if it's you're 3rd pack, then you need to take the inactive pills in order to allow your body to have the period.
The spotting is normal, you just need to be prepared where ever you go so you can be ready if you do start spotting. Carry a purse with you when you go out and wear a liner pad whenever you're worried you might spot.
Hope I've helped a little. :)
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reader, Daisy_Daisy +, writes (7 July 2012):
 Go back and speak to your doctor. You could have a depot injection or implant and I think they stop periods completely (not sure though). The best person to speak to is definitely your own GP. Go there on Monday.
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reader, sammi star +, writes (7 July 2012):
 I think maybe this pill isn't working for you. Not all pills are suitable for all women. I would go back and speak to your doctor who will probably try you on a different one. There are so many it sometimes takes a while to find the right one for you. As for weather you take the pill or skip it that's up to you. You won't do yourself any harm either way.
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