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On Nortrel, Was Getting Regular Periods Week Before Placebo. Delayed Periods. Is It Due To Stress ?

I ve been on Nortrel ( birth control pill ) for over a year now, and for the past 4 months I ve been getting my period a week before the placebo pill is supposed to start. It s been really annoying because before that it started the first day of the placebo pill every month like clockwork. My gynecologist said it s from stress , but I don t feel overly stressed. Life has been pretty normal. I take my pills every day at the same time as well.
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The beginning of periods before the beginning of the placebo pills can be due to a mild hormonal disturbance. Since the periods are regular, there is nothing to worry. This will regularize on its own in a few cycles. Right now no treatment is needed for this.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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On Nortrel, Was Getting Regular Periods Week Before Placebo. Delayed Periods. Is It Due To Stress ?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The beginning of periods before the beginning of the placebo pills can be due to a mild hormonal disturbance. Since the periods are regular, there is nothing to worry. This will regularize on its own in a few cycles. Right now no treatment is needed for this. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal , drrakhitayal@gmail.com