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Q: Expired Birth Control Pills still contraceptive ?

asked by: julia1311 on May 16th, 2007

Experienced User

The pack of birth control pills I just finished said they expire May 2007.
Does this mean beginning of May or end of May?
Are they okay to use for the month of May?

Because I used them for the month of May... and had unprotected sex a few times with my boyfriend...

Should I be worried, or are they still okay for this month?
I'm going to my doctor on May 24th (& obviously won't be having sex anymore until I see her to get new pills)... but regardless, my question is simply... was am I covered for the month of May? Or are my pills not good to use???

Replies(2)

Fairy Godmother

replied on May 16th, 2007

Supporter

You should be fine........depending on how long yo uhave been on hte pill and have taken them religiously....the expiration date is hte last date those pills could be given by a pharmacy. This is how pharmaceutical companies stay in business. According to my Aunt who is a professor of chemistry and has her pharm. license, as long as a pill does not change in shape, shze (break down) or in color, it should still be good. It may not have the same potency, but I would gues you are good to go girl. Cool

julia1311

replied on May 16th, 2007

Experienced User

Thank you very, very much.... I was soooo worried allll day today lol
But I feel a bit better now, thanks!
And yes, I take them regliously & have been on them for a little over a year now!

thanks again

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