... your cycle. My doctor prescribed me to start taking the 10mg for 10 days on the 8th day of my cycle. How will this affect my cycle? The last thing I want is to have my period twice a month because typically after the 10 day pill regimen within a few days you'll start bleeding. My periods are regular but I have EXCESSIVE bleeding. Also, I'm a Lesbian and still sexually active with my partner so do we have to be concerned about unprotected sex? Thanks