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Q: Getting off pill with six left

asked by: Leirda on March 9th, 2009

New User

I'm getting off of the pill.

I need to get off the pill. It has been causing me horrible anxiety and depression. I want to get off the pill TODAY. But I had unprotected sex (except for the pill) Saturday. It's Monday now, I still have six more pills till the end of the cycle. I've been on the HBC since last year (April, so 11 months).

Would it be safe to get off the pill right now? Or is the risk of pregnancy too high? I still have six more pills to go and I know that to have effective contraception (especially in those 7 placebo days) you need to take all 21 active pills. But will 17 active pills give me enough protection from Saturday?

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leeslight

replied on March 9th, 2009

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It depends on the person.. But you really should consult your doctor before you do anything.. he could suggest another alternative for you. I had to try a few times to get the right one for me..

But One of them was totally making me sick and feel horrid.. I had my period, 6 days later refused to take another tablet, and the following day I got my period again, my body was going nuts.

I had a good 2 years, and now I'm off the pill trying to conceive.. but I have good months and I have bad ones. I think it was because I was trying to play doctor, instead of seeking medical advice in the first place.

So please seek medical advice first, just to do whats right for you.

All the best

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