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?
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Tylanas
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Posted: 10-01-07 22:19pm
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.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-02-07 17:23pm
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.
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isodel
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Posted: 10-02-07 17:34pm
so it wouldn't matter that i'm on my
period during the placebo pills right?
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Carifairy
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Posted: 10-02-07 17:39pm
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.
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Tylanas
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Posted: 10-02-07 19:25pm
You're supposed to be on your
period during the placebo pills...
But don't START with the placebo pills!!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-04-07 14:20pm
Your period will adjust accordingly,
regardless of when you start.
