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1345608 tn?1276439442

Missed Period on the Pill

Alright, so since I got on my pill (which was about 8 months ago), my periods have been much lighter than they ever were before. (which was a great plus, if you ask me) But a few months ago, I assume due to stress, I got my period a week earlier than I should have. (during the week before the sugar pills in my birth control pack)
I automatically dismissed it, because as I said, it was a stressful time for me. I was getting ready for a college audition, practicing for a music competition, and rehearsing as the lead in a musical, which was soon to come.

Ever since then, I had been getting my periods early. But last month, I didn't get my period at all. Naturally, I got worried, so I went and bought a pregnancy test. (Clear blue? Its supposed to be reliable from what I've read...) I took both of them in the pack (a few days apart, in the morning, after I was supposed to get my period, just like they tell you to do) And it said I wasn't pregnant.

So I figured it was probably just a fluke, you know, my cycle may have just gotten messed up with being late, and recieving the constant dose of hormones from the pill.

But now, it's been about 64 days since I got my period. Normally my cycle went anywhere from 25-29 days, so it seems I may have skipped two cycles without getting a period.

Technically, I'm supposed to get my period this week, according to my pack. (this week starts the sugar pills) But I haven't had any kind of menstrual symptoms, like bloating or cramps. (which I normally get)

So I'm starting to get nervous again. I've talked to my mother (sadly, I'm only 18) about it, and I'm planning on going to the gynocologist in the next few weeks if I don't get my period... but I was wondering if anyone could give me a possible explanation as to why I missed my period?

I know pregnancy tests can be inacurate, but if I take them the right way, shouldn't it be right? I made sure to read every possible direction. I took it the week after I missed my period.

I suppose it could be due to something else, besides pregnancy?

Someone please help. :( I just want an explanation to calm my nerves a bit.

Thank you!
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1186757 tn?1276441741
To me, it sounds like you just may be headed in the way of your periods stopping altogether.  This would be due to the hormones in the pill.  It's not as common with the pill as it is with the Mirena IUD or the Depo shot, but it's not unheard of.  Also, being 18, you're still going through some body changes, and even without any birth control at all, sometimes there will be times of irregularity in your period.  The other possibility is that you've been losing weight.  If a woman drops below a certain body fat percentage, her periods will stop.  The body does this naturally, because if you don't have enough fat, you can't grow a healthy baby.  Many runners and high-powered athletes don't have periods.  

Take another pregnancy test in a week or so.  If it's negative, then don't worry about it.  Continue taking the pill- even if you were pregnant, the pill will not cause an abortion.  I will warn you now also....since your periods have stopped for awhile, if you stop taking the pill, or if your period comes back, you may bleed very heavily, maybe even for 2 or 3 weeks straight.  If that happens, don't freak out, just take a little additional iron.  It happens because the lining in your uterus builds up a little, and then it all sheds at once.  

Take care,
Kim
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1345608 tn?1276439442
Oh, and the only pill I've ever missed was back in winter, and it was a sugar pill. (so it doesn't matter) I took it in the morning anyway. I take my pill at 10 every night. So I've never missed an actual hormone pill.

My boyfriend and I have also not been using a second form of contraception. (no condom or anything, just the birth control) We figured the 2% failure rate was safe enough...
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