My doctor gave me Ortho Tri cyclen lo birth control pills today and said that I could start them now rather than wait until the first day of my period, but my period isn't due for a week and a half. I was taking the same pill about 4 months ago then stopped and now will be getting back on them. Will starting the white pills affect my next period that is due to start in a week and a half? Will I still get my period even though I am taking the pills?