This may be a TMI question, but I just recently started taking BC pills…. This is my second month on them, and during week 2, I forgot to take a pill. I doubled up and for the past few days I have been cramping and spotting. I almost feel like I have my period, which stinks b/c in two weeks I really will have my period.
Has this happened to anyone b/4. I thought going on BC would make things easier, but in all actuality it is harder!!
snwb08
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doubling up is always hard. it has different effects on everyone - for me i'd get REALLY nauseous.
if it's really bad call your dr, but I think it's pretty normal. feel better.
Jenn04
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I have been struggling with missing my period...then getting it randomly when I wasnt supposed to.....tender breasts......weight gain...the list goes on! Just stick it out. I am on my 4th or 5th month and really trying to rough out the side effects.
Browneyesncute
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it usually takes 3 to 4 months to get you body adjusted!
emomma17
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Doubling up can def. cause something like this...doubling up was a nightmare for me, without fail i would get really ill if I ever had to double up i would end up sleeping on the bathroom floor that is how sick I would get! It def. has a different effect on people though. When i first started BC i had to try 3 different ones because of the spotting issue, talk to your dr. about it.
Maria31
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I get REALLY nausious (sp?) when I double up... I think this is just your way of your body saying WHOAAA! lol This is completely normal though. Give yourself like 3-4 months to get used to the pill. If it keeps happenind, I'd have your doctor switch the pill for you. Which pill are you on??
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Posted by Maria31
I get REALLY nausious (sp?) when I double up... I think this is just your way of your body saying WHOAAA! lol This is completely normal though. Give yourself like 3-4 months to get used to the pill. If it keeps happenind, I'd have your doctor switch the pill for you. Which pill are you on??
I figured it was just my body being like 'what the heck!'
I am on Femcon FE... for the first month i had no side effects, i am so pissed that i forgot to take the pill one day and had to double up and now suffer thses stupid consequences!!! FH said 'well now u will never forget again!'
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every pill is different, you have to keep the insert info packet to see what to do when you miss a pill, for example with mine if i miss 1 i just take it when i remember, even if that means 2 pills at the same time, if its during week 1 no worries, but week 2 or 3 they recommend back up method for a week to be safe, but you dont really 'double up'
always call your dr or pharmacist for more info.....
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I have been taking bc pills for years and it is normal. It takes time for your body to adjust to them. For example, I just switched type of bc pill I take and it was like starting over again. You can always call your Dr. but do not worry.
Maria31
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Posted by FinallyEngaged
Posted by Maria31
I get REALLY nausious (sp?) when I double up... I think this is just your way of your body saying WHOAAA! lol This is completely normal though. Give yourself like 3-4 months to get used to the pill. If it keeps happenind, I'd have your doctor switch the pill for you. Which pill are you on??
I figured it was just my body being like 'what the heck!'
I am on Femcon FE... for the first month i had no side effects, i am so pissed that i forgot to take the pill one day and had to double up and now suffer thses stupid consequences!!! FH said 'well now u will never forget again!'
Yes, it's definitely a hormonal overload. I've never heard of that pill. If you keep having issues with it, maybe try Yaz. I have PCOS so I've been on BC for yearssss and have tried several types. Yaz has been, by far, the best for me...
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sounds normal to me when doubling up...ive gone 1 whole month with spotting from doubling up or missing pills....you can call your GYN and ask them, but you should be back to normal by your next period
AR31
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what's doubling up?? sorry..
Maria31
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what's doubling up?? sorry..
When you forget to take a pill one day and then take two the next day to make up for it.
