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Posted at 9:37 PM on Oct 21, 2007 by jdkq, #24488
I am 2 weeks and 3 days into taking this pill for the first month and I don't know if I should stay on it. I just started to get brownish blood/spotting and cramps in my back. I am afraid I might be pregnant although my boyfriend always pulls out on time. There is a chance that some precum got inside me, but I haven't been too worried since I don't think it's very likely to get pregnant from precum while on the pill. Should I be worried or are these symptoms normal? I also have had more frequent mood swings and anxiety, but I suffer from both anyway. From all the bad things I have heard, I am eager to switch back to Ortho-Tri Cyclen. Is there a big difference between the pills and the amount of protection they offer from getting pregnant? If any information can be given, I would really appreciate it.
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Reply 10 months ago on Oct 22, 2007 by fishyone1983, #2520

The differences between the pills and the amount of protection they offer for not getting pregnant is nothing. Either pill offers the same amount of protection against getting pregnant because they both stop egg production. But what is VERY important for not getting pregnant is to take the pill at the same time everyday; within 30 mins. That is how the pill is most effective. Of course, if you forget, still take it the same day. The thing that makes pills different are the side effects and the length of your actual period. The question you should ask yourself is why you went off Ortho tri cyclin to go onto Loestrin? IF you weren't having bad side effects on Ortho why'd you switch? As for the pregnant thing right now... it seems from what every one said that your symptoms sound the same as everyone here but it's always safe to take a pregnancy test. It's better to know for sure. FYI- these are my opions... I am not a dr, nurse or medical professional but I have been on the pill for 15 years and been on MANY. I have never gotten prenant from being on any pill and I use NO OTHER form of contraception.

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Reply 10 months ago on Oct 30, 2007 by 4christ, #2670

girl i kno wut your talkin bout cuz i b dealin with the same too with brown blood but my doctor told me it was normal

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