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I've taken ortho tricyclen lo for 3yrs. my cycles are normal & short. 3mos ago, it lasted 2 wks and for the next 2mos folliwing that, i didn't even get a period. should i be worried about pregnancy or considering a different birth control medication?
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Rule out pregnancy: You should always rule out pregnancy. And talk to your doctor about your problem. It is common to have irregular periods on a pill you have taken for years. Sometimes it will go back to normal again, so you could stay on the same pill. Sometimes it doesn't. Everyone is different.
Answered 11/28/2017
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PG test first: First do a pregnancy test and if negative then see if the Tricyclen continues this pattern for the next 2 months. If it does, then talk to your GYN MD about plan going forward.
Answered 3/15/2016
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