Family Planning Plus

Yes, your period cycle will change since you started the pill. If your pill pack consists of 28 pills (21 hormone pills and seven placebo pills), you can expect your period to start on your third or fourth placebo pill day. However, since you just started your pills, your body has to get used to the new hormone levels. During the first few months of pill use, menstrual irregularities are common. You may have some bleeding or spotting in between periods and you may even skip a period. You can expect less bleeding and fewer days of bleeding with your periods now that you’re on the pill. Continue to take your pills at the same time everyday. If you miss two periods in a row, take a pregnancy test.