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i am currently taking birthcontrol pills and i have been the last 3 years, i never miss a pill but sometimes my periods are lighter than other months. this month so far it is a day late and i am experiencing cramping and bloating. if i do not have any bleeding at all by the time i start my new pack should i be concerned?

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So it is only a day late at this point? Do you normally experience any cramping/bloating, at all, with your period? How many days remain until you start your new pack? And how long, normally, is your cycle?

Let me know, and I'll get right back to you.

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Reply to Jonathan Fay, M.D.'s Post: i normally have cramping and bloating. my new pack starts in 4 days (sunday). usually my period lasts wednesday-monday. 5 days. i am taking ovcon as my pill

Thanks for the additional information.

I think that you're just fine, at this point. Give it another day or two, and I bet that your period will start by then. Although some women are very, very regular, a little variation in cycle length/timing is not at all abnormal. So you should feel reassured.

If, within a few more days, you still haven't had your period, then you can give your gynecologist a call before you start your new pack. But I think by then you will have probably already started to menstruate. If not, however, then make the call.

But you should be just fine.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions - I'm more than happy to help.

Take care - Dr. Fay

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