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BCP question - nervous!

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Of course stuff like this happens on a Sunday when the doctor's office is closed. I'm taking birth control pills this month to prepare for my next IUI. I had my last period 11/24 and have been taking the birth control pills for 12 days.

I had light spotting Friday & Saturday, which I read could happen when you start taking them, so I wasn't concerned. But I woke up this morning with cramps and heavier bleeding - like a regular period. Does anyone know if this is normal? Could this be a regular period (after only 15 days???). If so I'm screwed because I won't be getting the Bravelle in time to start at day 4 of my cycle.

I will be on the phone first thing tomorrow morning with my RE to find out why this is happening, but in the meantime I have to make it through today and right now I am very nervous. Help!
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I am not sure, but I will bumb this back to the top for someone else to answer.
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If I were you I would call your Dr's office today and have them page the Dr. on duty. I'm not sure either, but hopefully the Dr. on call would be able to help you.

Good luck and let us know what happens...you can send AF my way...I want here to get here.
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This always happens to me on BCP. I will bleed everyday that I take them. If you have never taken this BCP before it could be you need to switch. I'm sure everything is fine, but don't stop taking them because you will start AF once you do.
Good luck
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When I used BCPs for IVF, I had some bleeding every single day and I took them for almost 4 weeks............let me tell you those were fun times :)
I think it is normal to have bleeding, we are doing so much to our bodies.
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I also had bleeding on the pill while waiting to start my cycle. Everything was fine. I know it's not easy but try not to worry.
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thank you so much for your responses - it has really helped to put my mind at rest! You guys are the best! The last time I took BCP was about 20 years ago so I don't really remember. I only have to take them for 1 more week - whew!
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