"i just started taking the pill and 2 and a half weeks in my period started.  it was reg/light flow but the cramps are horrible. i&#039;ve never had cramps like that and it lasted for six days straight not to mention i&#039;m going on 10 days still bleeding a regular flow and it doesn&#039;t look to lighten up anytime soon. i thought it would lighten and shorten periods but i&#039;m having an opposite reaction."