Question 1

im on my 4th pack of low dose tri sprintec birth control with one active week left. im spotting. i read spotting usually goes away after third pack? can that take longer for some women? i dont want to increase to too high of estrogen at my age

Accepted Answer

Might take longer: The menses which occur from oral contraceptives are "artificial",  from the hormones in the pill.  Most women will "adjust" within 3 cycles and stop spotting, but not all.  It is not dangerous, and you may choose to put up with it.  Slightly different hormone combinations in another pill would likely resolve the spotting.  As long as your don't smoke, the level of estrogen is not a concern.

Question 2

does the bc pill sprintec have a higher estrogen level than some other bc pills, i'm lacking estrogen, in turn causing spotting.

Accepted Answer

Higher than: some but less than others.    It is in the low dose category.    Who told you that you are low on estrogen at 21 years of age. Might want a second opinion.

Question 3

how effective is sprintec? it is a high estrogen birth control?

Accepted Answer

Combination product: It is highly effective if taken daily as indicated without missing doses.   Must use backup birth control for the first two weeks after beginning this product.  Note the contraindications (package insert)  and report  any side effects to you physician.

Question 4

sprintec vs seasonale. i was taking sprintec continuously. on bc for estrogen replacement. which one is a higher dose. switched due to constant flow.

Accepted Answer

BCP's: Both have a "low" dose of hormones, but taking them continuously can cause breakthrough bleeding . The most common cause is not taking the "active" pills within the same hour as the previous day. Staying punctual will usually overcome your symptoms. Stop the pills, wait five days, and resume: some bleeding may last beyond the five days, but will stop if you are regular in timing.

Question 5

started sprintec birth control 2 months ago for estrogen therapy. i have had spotting constantly since i started, acne, dizziness, and weight gain.

Accepted Answer

Options: If you are not happy with your current form of birth control consider discussing the many other options with your Obgyn. There are many great options.

Question 6

does tri-sprintec work since the first day you take the pill?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks : It takes 1-2 weeks for birth control pills to be effective. Use condoms until then.

Question 7

how long do u bleed for after switching from tri-sprintec to just sprintec?

Accepted Answer

1 week: Switching brands of pills should not change your cycle. Your period should be the same as usual. Just start the new brand on schedule.

Question 8

how effectively does tri-sprintec work?

Accepted Answer

As well as its taken: Like any other oral contraceptive, it needs to be taken every day about the same time each day, and then it will work well to prevent pregnancy.

Question 9

can you tell me when does tri-sprintec actually become effective?

Accepted Answer

One month: It takes the first cycle (Or pack of pills) for any birth control pill to become fully effective.  Use condoms for the first pill pack.

Question 10

what's the difference between tri sprintec and sprintec? im on sprintec.

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Sprintec has the same level of hormone throughout the entire 3 weeks of active pills (this is called monophasic), whereasTri-Sprintec has 3 different levels of hormones over the 3 weeks of active tablets (this is called triphasic). Everyone reacts differently to these types of birth control pills. Both are very effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as prescribed.

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Im on my 4th pack of low dose tri sprintec birth control with one active week left. im spotting. i read spotting usually goes away after third pack? can that take longer for some women? i dont want to increase to too high of estrogen at my age

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Does the bc pill sprintec have a higher estrogen level than some other bc pills, i'm lacking estrogen, in turn causing spotting.

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How effective is sprintec? it is a high estrogen birth control?

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Sprintec vs seasonale. i was taking sprintec continuously. on bc for estrogen replacement. which one is a higher dose. switched due to constant flow.

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Started sprintec birth control 2 months ago for estrogen therapy. i have had spotting constantly since i started, acne, dizziness, and weight gain.

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Does tri-sprintec work since the first day you take the pill?

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How long do u bleed for after switching from tri-sprintec to just sprintec?

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How effectively does tri-sprintec work?

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Can you tell me when does tri-sprintec actually become effective?

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What's the difference between tri sprintec and sprintec? im on sprintec.

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