The story:
my period came with 6 active pills left (this past friday).


After talking to a nurse she told me that it was normal and not to worry about it. (i had recently switched birth control brands.)
i wasn't sure when I should start my new pack so I called her again and she told me to start a new pack on sunday and hung up on me!!!


Unfortunately my insurance wouldn't allow me to get my prescription refilled until wednesday (tomorrow) and since she was rude I didn't want to bother her again.

My question:
am I still protected from pregnancy if I start my pills tomorrow or do I need to use a back up method for a week?


I know I usually would be protected during my period but since I didn't finish my whole pack of active pills, i'm a little worried and was hoping someone could help me out.