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Q: when to start birth control ?

asked by: Industrial_Strength on January 22nd, 2008

New User

I need help on when to start birth control. I started my period on Friday January 18th. It ended early yesterday morning (Monday January 21st). I was just able to buy my prescription today the 22nd (FEMCON 28 ). Is it ok for me to start the 1st pill today and do I need a back up method (or do i have to wait until sunday according to directions packet)?

Replies(7)

Marianne0558

replied on January 22nd, 2008

Supporter

If it were me, I would wait until Sunday like the package suggests. You will still need to use a back up method of birth control for 2 weeks.

Tylanas

replied on January 22nd, 2008

Especially eHealthy

Re: I need help on when to start birth control.

zeneyd wrote:

Start now. Today. Whenever you want. Because it is more than 3 days since the start of your period you will not be safe immediately. You will need to use protection, HOWEVER you only need to wait ONE week, not two.

SarahEe08

replied on January 30th, 2009

New User

Same Issue

i am having the same issue...so will i always need protection the first week or should i be fine after this month?

Maddie34

replied on January 30th, 2009

Moderator

Just this month, as long as you always take your pills correctly.

But if miss a few pills or something like that, then always use back up for a week.

SarahEe08

replied on January 30th, 2009

New User

ok this might sound crazy, but i started my period today but dont want to start my pills today because i dont want to have my periods on the weekend. But i do not want to be a sunday starter...what would b the bet day to start my pills? Saturday? or Monday? or what?

Maddie34

replied on January 30th, 2009

Moderator

I'm not sure Sad

It would really depend on what day of your placebo pills you got your period and how long it lasts.

paradoxerweise

replied on February 3rd, 2009

New User

at the end

I just had this problem to because I was starting on bc for the first time in 4 years. My advice, wait until you are done bleeding and then take your first pill. Otherwise, you will be totally screwed up and your body won't know what it is supposed to do.

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