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Hello.. I am taking birth control.ortho-tri-cyclen-28 and i have been for about almost 2 yrs now. It was always come on the green pills on tuesday and its done by saterday.. I had5 light blue pills left and usually 3 green before i get my peroid.. It is the summer and my pill taking time varies more then it did when i was in school..I have alot of spooting and cramps and im not even supposed to get my period for another6 days when this started.

My boyfreind and i have used condoms ince hes been home from school but only oncew did he ejaculate in me and it was his second time and he said liek nothing came out.. BUt that was like 5 days ago.. I just want to know if its normal to get that cramps and pains way before your period.


Answer:
by Konstance McCaffree:
(05/29/2004)
Thanks for your question. First let me say that you need to be complemented for using two methods of prevention, pills and condoms, which increases your protection from both unplanned pregnancy and diseases.

It is not unusual when a person changes schedule as you have during this summer, to see the body adjust differently. You mentioned that your pill taking has altered and I want to caution you to be very conscientious about taking them regularly at the same each day. That is how they are meant to work, and the failure rate increases if this isn't followed.

As far as the cramps you talk about, there could be so many reasons. The irregularity of the pills along with the changes in your sleeping, your eating, your daily stresses all can have an effect.

I can't examine you or diagnose you through the web site,yet I do recommend that you do get checked by a doctor. The cramps and feelings you are having might not be related to anything to do with the pills. This is something only a doctor can determine by doing an examination and talking with you about your history.

If it should continue, I hope that you will make an appointment and just get a check up to be sure. It may be just normal body changes that all women experience from time to time, especially with the changes in lifestyle, but you will ease your concerns by getting a check up with your favorite doctor.

Please feel free to write other questions if you should have them.

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