Family Planning Plus

Women on the pill can expect their period at any time during the sugar pills.  However, most will get their period on the second, third or fourth sugar pill. Her periods should be lighter and of shorter duration now that she is on the pill.

However, if she just started the pill, she may have some menstrual irregularities. During the first few months of pill use, she may miss a period or have some spotting or bleeding between periods. This is perfectly normal as her body adjusts to the new hormone levels. If she misses two periods in a row, she should take a pregnancy test.