Seasonique birth control pill.
The extended-cycle formulation of Seasonique has a 91-day treatment cycle, resulting in 4 menstrual periods per year.
Seasonique prevents ovulation, therefore preventing the possibility of pregnancy. It may also inhibit pregnancy by causing the cervical mucous to thicken, which makes it harder for sperm to move toward the uterus, and reducing the likelihood of attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus.
How do I take Seasonique?
Take the first pill of your package on the first Sunday after your period begins, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, take the first birth control pill that day. Use another form of birth control anytime you have sex for the first 7 days you take the pills. Take one Seasonique every day at the same time, no more than 24 hours after the last dose. Try to take the pills at a time that you will remember every day; just before bed, with a meal, or first thing in the morning. Taking the pill at night may help to reduce nausea or headache, which may be side effects. Your period should occur during the 7 days you are taking the white pills (these are "reminder" pills and do not contain hormones***). If you don't get your period, have a pregnancy test before beginning a new package of pills. After taking the last white pill from a pack, start a new pack the very next day. Do not skip any days.
***Correction 03/06/08 : The "reminder" pills contain 0.01 mg of ethinyl estradiol. Thank you to the reader who caught my mistake.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember or take two pills at the time of your next regularly scheduled dose. There is little likelihood that ovulation will occur. If you miss two pills in a row, take two pills each for the next two regularly scheduled doses (one missed pill plus one regularly scheduled pill for 2 days in a row). There is an increased chance of ovulation and unintended pregnancy. Use an additional form of birth control until you have taken a pill for 7 days in a row. If you miss three pills in a row, do not remove the missed pills from the package, they will not be taken. Take the next pill in the package for the current day. Continue to take one pill per day until the cycle is completed. There is an increased chance of ovulation and unintended pregnancy. Use an additional form of birth control until you have taken a pill for 7 days in a row. You may experience menstrual bleeding during the week following the missed pills. If you miss any of the 7 white inactive pills, they can be thrown out. Keep taking your scheduled pills until the pack is finished. No back-up method of birth control is required.
Should I avoid anything while taking Seasonique?
Try to avoid smoking cigarettes while taking Seasonique. Smoking greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot formation. Remember that birth control pills will not protect you from HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. Always use a back-up method of birth control, like a condom.
Are there any drugs that can interact with Seasonique?
Many other drugs may interact with Seasonique. Some interactions (e.g. with certain antibiotics, protease inhibitors, and other medications) may result in decreased effectiveness of the medication and therefore increase the risk of unintended pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products, while taking Seasonique.
Does Seasonique have any side effects?
Common side effects for Seasonique can be:
- Weight gain
- Nausea and vomiting (felt for the first few cycles)
- Dizziness
- Increase or decrease in acne
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Loss of libido
- Depression
- Vaginal infections
- Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart or brain
- Stroke
- Heart attacks
- Possibly cervical cancer
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103 Comments:
I just began taking Seasonique about 4 weeks ago. Already, I have benefited from a major decrease in my adult acne. :)
I am just getting on BC and am getting married soon. Is it ok for me to start taking the medication now or do i have to wait until the sunday after my next cycle?
anon #2 - according to my sources you should take the first pill on the first Sunday after your period begins, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, take the first birth control pill that day. Use a condome anytime you have sex for the first 7 days you take the pills.
Ok My doctor said to start taking seasonique after im done with my other pills which ment I started taking seasonique on WeD. I start my peroid Friday, I just read that i shouldnt have taken them untill sunday. What should i do.
Sorry but I'm not going to be much help. My suggestion would be to call your doctor and get her/him to clarify the directions.
will marijuana increase risks like cigarettes do?
I recently started birth control last week, and I was told by my doctor to take it on the sunday after I start my period (like everyone is told). I didn't start my period before Sunday, but started on Monday, but I needed the effectivness as soon as possible, so I took it anyway on Sunday even though I didn't start my period yet. Was there any harm in doing this? I am currently on day 6 of my period, and this is not normal for how long my cycle is usually. I am wondering if something happend! Please help!
Your information about Seasonique is wrong on this web site. The last row of pills DO contain hormones in them. 0.01 mg of ethinyl estradiol. A very low dose to help with pms symptoms and for a shorter pill period.it is SEASONALE that does not contain hormones in the last pill row. Just wanted your readers to get the correct information.
You are right. Thanks for noticing! I'll make the correction today.
I've been taking seasonique for 3 weeks now. I can already feel some side effects. The first one I noticed was intense breast tenderness, but its getting better with time. The second was nausea. If I don't eat as soon as I get up in the morning, I get very nauseas. I'm hoping that this will go away as well... does anyone else have the same problems?
I've been on seasonique for a year and a half and love it. But I had my first problem this week: I have one more week of pills (not including the white pills) and I got my period today! Is there any harm in skipping my last week of pills and going straight into the white pills?
Dear Anonymous, it is recommended that you stay on your regular regime. Breakthrough bleeding can sometimes occur but if it persists you should follow up with your primary care physician.
Also, if you have taken certain kinds of drugs or supplements it could cause breakthrough bleeding.
Paul Zickler MD,
Birth Control Buzz
My DR said to start taking the pill on the 3rd day of bleeding but after reading everything I am not sure what to do. It would mean taking them on wednesday. thoughts?
Starting on the 3rd day of bleeding? I've never heard that before, but your doctor must have a reason for suggesting this. So start on the 3rd day, but in the meantime call your doctor's office and ask why.
There's no harm in finding out more information - it is your body.
I have been on Seasonique for 9 months now. I did want to have a period when I was suppose to becasue of the wk end. so I skipped the reminder pills and just started the next three month pack when I should of been taking the reminder pills. I have done that in the past with regualr bc pills will this cause any harm since i havent' had a period in three months so now it will be 6 months before I have one
This is only my second month taking Seasonique, and while it did stop my period for one month, it seems the entire time I have had some breakthrough bleeding each day such that I have to wear a liner every day. Does anyone else have similar symptoms?
i have just started using seasonique and my doctor told me to start the day my period starts, it started on a sunday so i took the pill, now its been three weeks later, and im still bleeding...i do not get it? i know my body has to adjust but would it be better to just stop taking it til i stop bleeding then pick it back up? because it seems like im gettin no relief from bleeding, i constantly have to have a panty liner or tampon in....help please!
**Do not stop taking your pill.** Spotting (light bleeding) is a common side effect when you first start using the pill - some women experience spotting even if they've been taking OC's for years - but it seems like you know this already.
I think you have nothing to worry about, but you sound concerned, so make an appointment to see your doctor and see what he/she has to say.
:) Hopefully this helps
okay i have a question about the pills or seasonique in particular:
i'm going on vacation with my friend july 18th. if i started the pill as soon as i could...would it prevent my period from happening? (my period should start around july18-20)
basically i want to know if the pill could take effect that fast, i know dealing with pregnancy it usually takes about a month or whatever, but what about with periods?
anyone?
thanks!
Is this your first time taking the pill? If so, you're supposed to take it the first Sunday after your period has already started...which might mean you're outta luck for not having a period on vacation.
yes this is the first time i am taking the pill.
my period is usually all over the place. sometimes skipping a month or not. it's very unpredictable.
i just read about seasonique and saw that you're not supposed to get the period until around the last week of the third month.
that's why i was hoping, if i started it early enough, my body might recognize it and put it off! haha
i guess i am out of luck then eh?
I used to play with the start date of my pill all the time (before I was sexually active and just taking it to regulate my period). But I can't recommend that for you - So why not call your doctor's office and see what they say about starting it early?
You never know, you just may be able to enjoy that vacation after all! Lol!
Good luck!
Hi,
I'm new to Seasonique, I'm on my second week taking it. I'm taking it because I suffer from severe migraine headaches a few days before, all the way through and a few days after my cycle. So this is supposed to help me by only getting 4 a year. My question is, does anyone else get really dizzy from it? I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow but thought to check out a few websites first. Tonight was the worst so far. I just need to know if it will go away. Thanks for any help.
I am just starting Seasonique, and I was wondering how long into the pills i have to be before it will start preventing pregnancy. Like could i have sex on my first day with the pill and be safe? Or do i have to wait...a week? a few days?
Help would be appreciated. =]
Your body needs time to adjust to the pill - usually about two weeks to a month - so to be on the safe side use a condom and spermicide.
sweet thanks. =]
I've been on Seasonique for 6 months now. I got my first period when I should have (after the first 3 months), and I started the placebos this Sunday. It's Wednesday and I still haven't gotten my period. How long after starting the placebos should I get it?
Does the nausea go away? I have only been taking it for 5 days and I have been nausoues for the last 3 days.
"Does the nausea go away? I have only been taking it for 5 days and I have been nausoues for the last 3 days." -- 31 July, 2008 08:49
Yes it will go away. Unfortunately nausea is just one of those pesky side effects that comes with taking the pill. Your body requires roughly 1-3 months to adjust to the new hormones, so you may experience the nausea for a little while longer.
:-)
"I've been on Seasonique for 6 months now. I got my first period when I should have (after the first 3 months), and I started the placebos this Sunday. It's Wednesday and I still haven't gotten my period. How long after starting the placebos should I get it?" -- 30 July, 2008 10:32
Usually it starts within one to two days after your last "active" pill. Seeing that you've only been taking the pill for a short time, the lack of period could just be your body still adjusting to the hormones.
However, if you feel comfortable, it's probably a good idea to take a pregnancy test, just to be sure that it's not the culprit behind your lack of period.
Hopefully this helps.
:-)
Is it okay if I don't take the last week of my pills when im on my period?
As pointed out by one of our readers, the "reminder" pills contain a very low dose of the hormone ethinyl estradiol. This helps with pms symptoms and makes for a shorter pill period. It's probably a good idea to keep taking them as usual.
Of course, you can always ask your healthcare professional for their medical opinion.
:-)
I have been on Seasonique since it's inception and this is the first time I am on the cycle week for 5 days and am not having a period. I am 45 years old- should I worry? I know I am not pregnant as my fiance had a vasectomy. Should I be concerned, or does this happen?
Dear Anonymous,
Some women on birth control pills experience no bleeding during their scheduled "Pill" period. This can happen with birth control pills. If you miss a scheduled period while taking Seasonique, consider the possibility that you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care professional.
Regards Paul Zickler MD.
I started seasonique 10 weeks ago. It worked great for the first 2 weeks after that I started having btb. For the last 8 weeks it has gotten progresively worse. Know i am bleeding like a heavy period. The upside of it is that i mentally feel better and I haven't been having cramps. I honestly am fed up with this pill. I take it at the same time every day and I haven't missed pills. I decided three days ago to quit taking it and now i am really paying the price. I have cramps, headache, backache the whole nine yards. I don't know if I should just start taking it again and try to ride it out or switch to some thing diffrent. The bad thing is I am only taking it to get relief from bad Menstrual cycles. I don't need it for birth control. So i am definately torn between what to do.
I am a month an 4 days into taking seasonique and I have had my period the whole time. Does anyone know if I go off of it will I just get a normal period that go back to normal?? This is horrible I am getting married next week
I just started taking Seasonique and am on the last month of pills. I know its says its 99% effective, but i heard somewhere that if you are on a pill that increases the time between your periods that it is less effective.
I take the pill exactly at 8 am every morning, and have never skipped a pill, do i have to worry at all that i could get pregnant?
Ive been on Yaz for the past year and I just switched to Seasonique. I was wondering if i will not bleed until the 3 month period or if most people did experience some bleeding after the first month of taking it around when you would normally get your period.
I'm on week 8 of seasonique, and I've experienced lots of spotting, some depression, and this weekend I've been having some blood flowing like it's my period, even today which is freaking me out, could it be caused I'm also taking some antibiotics and other vitamins supplements? I think I'm going to stop once I get to the week 13 but I'll talk to the doctor about it first. My main reason for taking this was to have less period since I have pretty painful ones.
I'm 44, non smoker, 1 child age 7.
I did not take any birth control since I was 25. I quit ovulating this year or last. Started on Seasonique August this year. Went through the side effects and got over it. Now am having an extremely heavy period with heavy clots and have been for almost 2 weeks. Bad cramps too.
I'm only on my 3rd month second row of pills now.
Should I be concerened with the heavy heavy period? I haven't had many periods in the last couple of years and never had one this heavy for this long........
i have just start taking seasonique about 3 weeks ago and about a weak and a few days i have had a very heavy period . is that normal?
I just got off Seasonique after trying it since May.. This last cylce was the final stra-- I had a period for 4 weeks. Just had an IUD inserted today. Hope this works better-- I do not use this for BC. I did this to reduce the negative impact of my cycle. (Even ablation did not work) Incidently, my blood pressure has gone up considerably. Glad I'm off
I started seasonique 3 weeks ago and everything seem to be fine. For those who are having side effects, be reminded that everyone responds differently to medications, so if this doesn't work, then try another bc.
I take my pills at the same time every morning. I set my phone to wake me up...
I was on Yaz for almost a year and it worked for the first few months, after that, I was having all sorts of mood swings...I thought I was going crazy...then the acne came back, I was crying for no reason, I had constant headaches, vaginal dryness, I had no sex drive, ugh... after taking the Seasonique, all that stopped. I now have a wonder and high sex drive. I am keeping a journal so that I can take to my Dr. if anything changes.
I can say that so far I like this BC. Not sure what will happen later on.
I've been taking seasonique for 8 weeks now, and I've just gotten my period and its going on 7 days nows, moderate bleeding, is this normal? I'm also having really bad PMS, I thought the pill was supposed to stop my period and help with the PMS.. Thanks.
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Seasonique is an extended-cycle pill that results in you getting only 4 periods a year - it is not meant to stop your period completely. Seeing that this is your first time using this pill your body is probably adjusting to the extra hormones, which can result in a longer period and some pesty side effects (not unlike PMS symptoms).
If things persist, don't hesitate to contact your doctor's office and ask them what's up.
I've always had horrible periods and painful ovarian cysts, and Seasonique has been the only birth control pill to work for me. However, I am noticing it's side-effects. When I do have a period, it's rough and lasts for quite a while, but considering it's not often - I'm willing to put up with it for the benefits of not having ovarian cyst troubles. Also, I get very dizzy from time to time and can hardly move without 'turning green'. All and all Seasonique is only worth the side-effects because it works for me. I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone that didn't have my problems.
I started the Seasonique pill the Sunday after my period started, like I was told to. I've been on the pill for three weeks now, and my period hasn't stopped. Is this normal?
I'm on week 12 of Seasonique... This is the first time I've ever tried birth control piils. I've always had heavy, long periods, but they got a little worse after my 2nd child was born. So I started Seasonique and it was great the first 11 weeks... I noticed that I was moody the first few days, but fine after that. No spotting or anything out of the ordinary.
But then I started bleeding in week 11. I've had a steady flow for about 7 days now, but not the severe cramping that I used to get before taking Seasonique. I just went to see my OB/GYN two days ago and she said this bleeding was normal as my body is getting used to the drug. Other than feeling bloated and bleeding for the past few days, Seasonique has been problem-free for me. I just wanted to share my story...
I started Seasonique about 6 weeks ago. I have been trying several different pills to deacrease the intensity of my periods. Which Seasonique is working in that department. However, has anyone had any issues with their labido? Not sure if it is all in my head ar related to the pill.
I lasted just over 6 months on Seasonique. For the whole first 3 months I bled, itched all over and had very bad nasuea. But I stuck it out. Then the bleeding stopped with my first period on the pill and my acne had cleared up. But when I got my second period I sobbed the whole week and stopped sleeping more than a few hours a night. I got insomnia and panic attacks and high blood pressure and finally quit.
I've looked on many bulletin boards and I've seen multiple accounts of the exact same reaction, so heads up. I know it may be a small percentage, but heads up for these symptoms. I've been off for 2 months and I still have hypertension (never have had raised blood pressure), heart palpatations, and rapid weight loss. If you get insomnia or big moods swings on this pill...stop!
I have been on Seasonique for 4 months now. I had previously been on another bc for 18 years but started getting menstrual migraines. My dr. put me on this one-- no problem the first three months. After my period I was good for 2 weeks and then I had spot bleeding for 2 weeks. Finally stopped for a week but it is now back again. I feel like I am going crazy!! Called the dr. and she said this in normal side effect for up to a year. I am just not sure whether I should get another opinion or stick it out for awhile. I can't do this for another 6 months. Never had problems like this b/f. I take the pill at the same time every day. Any suggestions??
Dear Anonymous,
Try another birth control if the side effects for Seasonique is bothering you. Ask your doctor to prescribe you to a different birth control.
Is weight gain or bloating common with Seasonique? I have been on the pill 3 days and recently lost weight that i'm not wanting to gain back! Thanks!
Dear Anonymous,
Weight gain is one of the side effects of birth control, so is weight loss.
is this available in canada?????
I just got my pack today, and it is tuesday. And I am right dead smack in the middle of cycles. I won't get my period for probably another two weeks. I was wondering if I can skip the sunday start and start now, or do I have to wait?!
My MD put me on the pack after surgery for endometriosis. I did well the first three weeks but my breast really hurt. After the breast pain stopped, I did really well then started to spot. The doctor told me to double up on the pills which made it worse. Now instead of spotting a few hours out of everyday, it's a continuous dark flow. I have non-stop cramping and Advil doesn't work. This pill has taken my energy, my sleep, my libido and my happiness. A doctor and friend who lives in Phoenix had the same problems and stopped the pack immediately. I am also stopping the pack. If it works for you then wonderful, but for the small percentage out there that is having a hard time (I think there will be more) ask your doctor for something else. I am worried about the long term effect it will have on me once I stop taking it.
I have been taking Seasonique for a few years now, and have never had a problem. When I visit the OB for my yearly exam, he always gives me a free pack of Seasonale. He did the same for me this year, and I have taken and just completed the pack. I was supposed to start my period on Wednesday, now here it is 6 days later, and I still haven't started. In all of the years of taking birth control pills, I have NEVER missed a period. I took a home pregnancy test and it was negative. I called my doctor, and the nurse told me that it was very common to not have a period at all on Seasonale. This has never happened to me before, so why would it all of a sudden start now even though I have been on these pills for years? My mother has a history of ovarian cancer. Should I be concerned? Thanks so much!
Dear Hotscoobydoo,
You can ask your doctor or a youth clinic doctor.
Youth Clinics are available in Canada.
Anonymous said...
I just got my pack today, and it is tuesday. And I am right dead smack in the middle of cycles. I won't get my period for probably another two weeks. I was wondering if I can skip the sunday start and start now, or do I have to wait?!
Dear Anonymous,
If you have been on the Sunday start you can punch out the Sunday pill, take Monday and Tuesday pill at the same time on Tuesday (you will be doubling up the dosage for Tuesday) and then carry on the dosage on Wednesday. For the month, you should also use back up contraception such as condoms, just to be on the safe side. You may also be experiencing changes in your period.
Anonymous said...
I have been taking Seasonique for a few years now, and have never had a problem. When I visit the OB for my yearly exam, he always gives me a free pack of Seasonale. He did the same for me this year, and I have taken and just completed the pack. I was supposed to start my period on Wednesday, now here it is 6 days later, and I still haven't started. In all of the years of taking birth control pills, I have NEVER missed a period. I took a home pregnancy test and it was negative. I called my doctor, and the nurse told me that it was very common to not have a period at all on Seasonale. This has never happened to me before, so why would it all of a sudden start now even though I have been on these pills for years? My mother has a history of ovarian cancer. Should I be concerned? Thanks so much!
Dear Anonymous,
Check the pack you got from your doctor for free and make sure it is the same birth control because there is a birth control called Seasonique and you are on Seasonale. These two birth control have different dosages, so if it is not the same pack, then that could be why you missed your period.
If they are the same pack, missing your period is not a sign of cancer. If you miss your period again, take another pregnancy test and see your doctor to get another exam done.
I just recently started Seasonique..started the sunday when my period started..it went away in 2 days..but then restarted and I have had it for approx 10 days...not real heavy..but a nuisance...also have been a little dizzy and have cramps now that I never use to have...Should I still give it a shot? I am going on vacation in a week and started this pill to avoid this..I am not taking for bc..just to reduce my periods. please help
Dear Debs,
You should discuss this with your doctor who prescribed you the birth control.
If I were you, I would stay on the pill because if you get off it, you will get your period for sure.
Just to be safe, talk to your doctor.
I called Monday..she said give it one more week....I just want it to stop!!!!!
Dear Debs,
When are you leaving for vacation?
July 16th...think it will stop by then...but I don't want to stop taking it as reading the posts and it may be worse after that!!!!!!UGGGGG
Dear Debs,
Definitely stay on the pill. Your period should go away, but out of curiosity, are you taking any other medication? Certain kinds of drugs or supplements could cause breakthrough bleeding. Maybe you are experiencing breakthrough bleeding/spotting... If so, does your doctor know u r taking other medications before he prescribed u birth control?
I take Claritan for allergies daily..thats it...I did have strept throat a week or so ago...and was on that zpack..maybe that threw it off....
Dear Debs,
The antibiotics for your strep throat was the problem! Your period should go away now that you are off it! As for your dizziness, it is a common side effect. It might go away after 3 months but you won't be on birth control for that long anyway, so you should be fine.
Have a safe and super fun trip!
Spotting is never ending...and dizzy..If I stop after 2.5 weeks of taking...will I get my period? again? Leaving 1 week from today..for vacation and want this to stop..and it isn't lightening up...help....
Hey Debs,
When you go off the pill, you will most likely get your period. From my personal experience, when first going off the Pill the body can take some time to adjust. This can include heavy or no bleeding and longer or shorter periods. It can be a bit of a guessing game! Keep an eye on things and make a point of telling your doctor everything you've experienced.
You should go see your doctor to see what he/she would suggest for you.
I called the md..she said to double up on the bill for a few days and maybe that will stop it..but the dizziness and nausea bothers me too...guess it takes that long for your body to get use to...
Hey Debs,
If the nausea and dizziness really bothers you, make sure you are taking your two pills at a different time of day from each other or else the nausea and dizziness will get even worse. For example, if you normally take your pill at 8am, then take one at 8am and then take the other one on the same day at 8pm.
My md told me to take them at night to control the nausau...?????
Hey Debs,
You can try taking them at night as your doctor has told you, and if it doesn't work, try taking one in the morning and one at night.
Definitely do what your doctor tells you. Let me know how it goes :)
I've been taking Seasonique, Im on the first pack, third month and have been spotting since week 3! Every time I have sex, i bleed like crazy! Some days I have light spotting, other days are heavy blood clots...ugh! Anyone else experiencing this? If I stop these pills, how soon will i get back to normal?
So i've been taking seasonique the 3 month packet. And now i'm almost to the last row of yellow pills. BUT THE THING IS THAT I'VE BEEN ON MY PERIOD FOR OVER A MONTH!!!! I'm lost, i know i should talk to my gyno. I think i should stop taking the pills.. or im going to go anemic. :( and by the way the pills make me sick not even just for the first couple weeks. So i mean i take it for my cramps and it worked, but everything else is killing me.
Anonymous said...
So i've been taking seasonique the 3 month packet. And now i'm almost to the last row of yellow pills. BUT THE THING IS THAT I'VE BEEN ON MY PERIOD FOR OVER A MONTH!!!! I'm lost, i know i should talk to my gyno. I think i should stop taking the pills.. or im going to go anemic. :( and by the way the pills make me sick not even just for the first couple weeks. So i mean i take it for my cramps and it worked, but everything else is killing me.
Dear Anonymous,
It is recommended to stay on the pill for three months to see if all the side effects you are experiencing will go away. Your body is adjusting to the pill and it usually takes three months for your body to adjust.
Try to stay on it for three months, if you really can't take the side effects any longer go speak to your doctor about trying another pill. Explain to him/her all the side effects you are experiencing from the pill and that you would like to try a different birth control instead. Every pill works differently on every girl. Hope you find one that works for you.
i am on seasonique i started in june i am on my 3rd yellow pills should i have gotten my period already? i havent skipped any and was wondering if this is normal i know they say u may be pregnant but i doubt i am.. i already have a son and know how the side effects are. i have been waiting for my period and was wondering if its possible to just get it for a couple days or will it start and continue as i start my new pack
I just started my seasonique three month pack and after I took it I noticed that it said take after the first Sunday but that was two days ago. What should I do? Is this going to create any complications?
Dear Anonymous,
No, it will not create any complications. Just continue taking them every day. As long as you do not miss any pills you should be fine.
Anonymous said...
i am on seasonique i started in june i am on my 3rd yellow pills should i have gotten my period already? i havent skipped any and was wondering if this is normal i know they say u may be pregnant but i doubt i am.. i already have a son and know how the side effects are. i have been waiting for my period and was wondering if its possible to just get it for a couple days or will it start and continue as i start my new pack
Dear Anonymous,
Your body is probably adjusting to the birth control pills and missing your period within the first 3 months of taking the pills is normal. If you still do not get your period this month, let your doctor who prescribed you the birth control know.
When your period does actually come this month, it might come for only a couple of days or it might wait until you are at the end of your new pack you are starting this month. Again, if you do not get your period this month, let your doctor know.
Goodluck :)
I started taking seasonale five years ago. About a year after I was on it, I was switched to seasonique and have been on it ever since. In late July I had to have a colposcopy without a biopsy, which came back normal. I never miss a pill. Ever since then I have been having breakthrough bleeding. When I did have my period it was 6 days when normally it is 3. Could I be reacting differently to the medicine now or could it be a complication from the colposcopy?
Dear Anonymous,
This is definitely a question you should ask your doctor.
Goodluck :)
I am on my third week of seasonique. I began taking them the sunday I started my period and have been taking them the same time everyday. I haven't missed a day and this is my first time on a pill. Beside my period the first week I have not had any spotting or bleeding. I'm definately okay with that but I am worried something could be wrong since it seems everyone else has spotting. I had sex the sunday after I started taking the pill and used a condom. I have gained about 4 pounds and had cramping. Please let me know if this is normal?
Dear Anonymous,
Every girl reacts to birth control differently. Many girls may have experienced spotting on this pill, but that does not mean its a side effect that will happen to every single girl on this pill.
You are one of many girls on this pill who are experiencing the least amount of side effects on this pill and I am glad to hear from you on this blog.
If you have any questions, let your doctor know.
Goodluck:)
I am on seasonique and my dr said its ok to skip the last week and go straight to the next pack hope this helps!
I started Seasonique over three weeks ago, and have been bleeding ever since... I thought this was supposed to *Stop* the bleeding. It is very frustrating. Is this common? If so, when will the bleeding finally stop? I feel like I've been on my period for the entire month. :/
Dear Tricia,
Your body may be adjusting to the pill and bleeding or spotting is very common for girls starting birth control. If after 3 months, the spotting is the same, see your doctor and let him/her know about the spotting. You may need to change to another birth control pill.
Keep us updated!
ok i started seasonique and i was takein tha pill at tha same time everyday but some of my pills got mixed up so i jus matched up tha color lol and kept takin em something is better than nothing well now im on my yellow pills that r mixed too....i still havent started my period is it from me takein em mixed up cause i dont think im pregnant?
Dear Anonymous,
It is very important to keep track of all the pills you are taking, especially the birth control pills because the different colors signify a different pill (birth control pill vs. sugar pills). You should also keep your pills in the birth control blister pack it comes in, because that helps you keep track of which day you have taken your pill and which day you have missed a pill. If you are sexually active and you are worried you might be pregnant, check with your doctor to get a pregnancy test just in case.
Just curious, what is the pregnancy statistics for Seasonique?
My boyfriend and I had sex on Thursday without a condom and when he came he came inside of me. I am on seasonique but the next day I couldn't find my pills so I took it when I found it at 830 that night versus the 630 in the morning I didn't stick to my schedual on the weekend either. I have been getting bad cramping and nausea and a dull back ache. Is there anyway I can be pregnant? How long should I wait till I would for sure get a positive pregnancy test if I am pregnant? Help
Dear Anonymous,
Sounds like you did not miss any pills, you just did not take it on the same time each day. As long as you did not miss any pills, the likelihood of you becoming pregnant is very slim.
The cramping, nausea, and back ache you are experiencing may be something else. You should talk to your doctor about it because it can be an infection of some sort or you can be getting the flu. Your doctor would be able to diagnose that correctly.
Just to make sure you are not pregnant, wait until you are supposed to get your period. If your period comes, then you are not pregnant for sure. If your period doesn't come when it should, then you should take a pregnancy test because you may be pregnant.
i've been on da pill 4months and i just stop spotting 4 da last fve dayz
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It is a very good idea for me to stop my period from coming March 11th**..because my periods cause me bladder pain. and I have gotten better now, and on March 11th** I will be in pain again..is there anyway to stop my period from coming safely..I just recieved the seasonique..never tried it before..can I start them today?
Dear Kristie,
You can start them any time you want. You just need to remember to keep on taking them every single day. If you forget a day or more, you will begin to spot and the pain may return.
So, My period is supposed to come March 11thish. If I start them today which is March 5th, will I prevent my period? What will I most likely experience if I do this? Will it prevent the monster cramps and heavy blood atleasy, I think maybe a little spotting will happen.
I have two important concerns.
1) Since my uterus has built up this month, preventing the period will not allow it to shed is this bad or will it work it self out.
2) I have read there is Androgen in this pill, will this cause excess hair growth if you have PCOS? I have cystic ovaries, but no symptoms of the PCOS at all.
Dear Kristie,
I'm not exactly sure what to expect if you start it today. You are not supposed to get your period until the sugar pills but some girls who start taking it experience breakthrough bleeding/spotting the few months of being on the pill because their bodies are adjusting to it. Take them and see what happens. The worst that can happen is that you get your period, but if you don't take it you get your period anyway so you don't have much to lose.
Your two important concerns.
1)You shouldn't worry about not getting your period this month. Read more about this on our recent blog post: http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/blog/2010/01/is-it-best-for-you-to-get-rid-of-your.html.
2)I am not sure about your second concern. It is best to speak with your doctor who prescribed you the pill.
If my period starts on Sunday (tomorrow), when should I start taking my pill? It would make since to be the next Sunday, so it allows my period to completely shed it self. correct?
Dear Anonymous,
You should take the first pill on the first Sunday after your period begins, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, take the first birth control pill that day. Use a condome anytime you have sex for the first 7 days you take the pills.
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