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Q: Am I Doing This Correctly?

asked by: she_isnt_real on September 1st, 2005

New User

This is my first time using bc and I just have a question about starting it. I was given my first pack today(wed).I told my doctor that my period had just started at 9pm the night before. He suggested that -to make myself a sunday starter- I skip the first 3 pills and begin taking the rest of the pack from there. I was just wondering if I will be protected from pregnancy during this pack because of this or will it be the next pack that I will be protected. I am on ortho tricyclen lo. Thanks

Replies(4)

x0x011

replied on September 1st, 2005

Experienced User

They say that bc starts to take affect right when you start taking the pill, but I would give it a full cycle just to be sure, especially since you are taking a lower dose.

she_isnt_real

replied on September 1st, 2005

New User

Thanks, I think I will do that.

Glamorgirli

replied on September 1st, 2005

Experienced User

Depending on what pill you have, and when you start taking it, sometimes it can take 2 weeks for it to be effective! Read the directions for your pill very carefully, I would still use protection for about a month just to be safe!

kbthac

replied on September 13th, 2005

Experienced User

Yeah, they say to use another form of protection for atleast the first month when you start taking the pill!

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