Hello-- this is my first post. I found this forum by searching the internet for info on why I am having breakthough bleeding after 5+ years of regular cycles on orthocyclen.

I am wondering if anyone can tell me if the pills are still effective at birth control if I am having breakthrough bleeding?

I am in week two of induction and have lost 5+pounds on a LC/veggie version of Atkins. I still have 2 more weeks to go before I am due for my period.

It looks like there is alot of examples of period disruption, so I can sleep tonight. But my husband and I do not want to be pregnant and need to know if we have to have extra protection.

TIA!