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Q: Uh Oh! Need Some Opinions!

asked by: h21 on May 5th, 2005

New User

Hi!
I have a situation I need some input on:
i've been on the pill for just over 3 years, and last month I started my pack on a monday rather than my usual sunday (why? No reason aside from that fact that I like to make things for complicated for myself... >:/ ) at the time I figured it was no biggie because I wasn't getting any- at all.
So then this month, about two pills into a new pack (also started on a monday), I did have unprotected sex. My assumption is that since I had already gone through a whole pack (even though my start date changed) I should be ok. I don't recall missing any pills that previous month.
Now I know i'm never 100% safe with the pill, but i'm curious as to whether changing the start date the month prior will cause a huge problem?
Thanks guys.

Replies(1)

wakkochic17

replied on May 6th, 2005

Experienced User

It can initially.. When changing the date of starting your pack you want to move it up (earlier) versus later so you do not go more than the 7 days without the hormones. However since you've been on it for over a month you shouldn't have any worries..

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