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I'm on ortho-cyclen 28 and my periods start on thursday of the inactive pills but last into monday or tuesday of the active pills, is this normal?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Yes: Normally it seems like the period should start as soon as we start the inactive pills, but it doesn't work that way. It takes a few days, typically, for the withdrawal bleed, as it called, to start the period. And then normal as well to bleed a few days into the active pills. No worries!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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A member asked:

I'm on ortho-cyclen 28 and my periods start on thursday of the inactive pills but last into monday or tuesday of the active pills, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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