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I missed nealry all of my "inactive" ortho-lo pills tihs week, while I had my period. I started my next pack today, as planned. Should I use protection?
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smurfsgirl
replied on February 12th, 2006
Experienced User
As long as they were only the inactive pills you are fine. They are just sugar pills, and they just keep you on track with remembering to take the pill. Some people don't even bother taking them all together. But if you missed any of the active pills then it calls for backup.
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Tylanas
replied on February 14th, 2006
Especially eHealthy
smurfsgirl wrote:
as long as they were only the inactive pills you are fine. They are just sugar pills, and they just keep you on track with remembering to take the pill. Some people don't even bother taking them all together. But if you missed any of the active pills then it calls for backup.
yeah, I for one don't bother taking the inactive pills since they don't do anything. I always remember to take my pill when it's an active one :)
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n0rthernbelle
replied on February 14th, 2006
Experienced User
You don't need to take the inactive pills when you have your period; they're just there to keep you in the habit of taking your pill every night. I never take my inactive pills.