Ortho Cyclin; Missed pills - When to start again

[Guest_13]

I have taken Ortho Cyclin for many years now (~10). I started a pack last week (five days in on it) and unfortunately due to the airlines, my luggage was 'lost' for four days. It finally showed up late last night, however today is the fifth day and I've started bleeding now.

A couple of questions - Is this a normal reaction to missed pills (30 yrs old)? When should I start taking them again to get my body readjusted - now - if so how many in a timeframe to pace out the the effects? or wait until my 'real' periord shows up again in a few weeks?

Not worried about pregnancy as I'm not having sex at this point in my life. Just looking for some insight to keep my body healthy and on **regular** schedule.
Thanks!

[nurse12hr]

I found this on the web site.  You should have a patient information sheet that comes with the pill pack that says the same thing.

(A DAY ONE starter, starts the pills on the first day of the menstrual cycle.  A SUNDAY starter, starts of the first Sunday following the start of the menstrual cycle)

CAUTION: If you miss two or more pills in a row, you may become pregnant if you have sex within the next 7 days. You must use a back-up method of birth control during those 7 days and follow the directions below.


For a Day One starter:


If you miss two pills in a row of pills 1-14, take 2 pills as soon as you remember and two pills the next day. Then take one pill each day as follows.


If you miss pills 14 and 15, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.


If you miss 2 pills in row of pills 15-21, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.

If you miss 3 or more pills in a row of pills 1-21, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.

For a Sunday starter:


If you miss two pills in a row of pills 1-14, take 2 pills as soon as you remember and two pills the next day. Then take one pill each day as follows.

If you miss pills 14 and 15, keep taking one pill each day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.

If you miss two pills in a row of pills 15-21, , keep taking one pill each day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.

If you miss 3 or more pills in a row of pills 1-21, keep taking one pill each day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pills and start a new refill.

If you miss pills 21-28 (contained in some refill packs), you will still be protected. Remember that pills 21-28 are simply "reminder" pills and do not contain any active ingredients. Throw away the missed pills and keep taking one pill each day until you finish the refill. Start a new refill on the day after pill "28".

[nurse12hr]

and yes, you may bleed.