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Q: Starting Bcp Anyday?

asked by: isodel on October 1st, 2007

New User

I just got an IUD taken out (Monday) and i'm two weeks into my period being over, I got bcp now and i'm wondering if i can take them immediately? I've read some places that you MUST start them the sunday methods and others anytime of the month is fine...should i just start today (well tuesday) or wait until my next period? Question

Replies(6)

Tylanas

replied on October 1st, 2007

Especially eHealthy

You do not have to wait until your period.

You can start birth control any day of the week at any time of the month.

Because you are not starting on the first day of your period, you will need to use backup protection for one week.

Georgia59

replied on October 2nd, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Sunday start is just so you aren't likely to get your period on the weekend, plus it's easier to remember (and most packs are labeled with Sunday first!) But there's nothing really special about sunday.

isodel

replied on October 2nd, 2007

New User

so it wouldn't matter that i'm on my period during the placebo pills right?

Carifairy

replied on October 2nd, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

It does not matter because the pill will take over your cycle for you, so you will get your period whenever the 'pill' dictates.

Normally you should get your period during the placebo pills.

Tylanas

replied on October 2nd, 2007

Especially eHealthy

You're supposed to be on your period during the placebo pills...

But don't START with the placebo pills!!

Georgia59

replied on October 4th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Your period will adjust accordingly, regardless of when you start.

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