Hi.
I just started birth control for the first time. I was prescribed Yasmin. My period for the month of May had a start day of Saturday the 9th and ended around Thursday the 14th. I then began my birth control on Monday the 18th with my first pill, a few days after my period was over. Today is June 9th and I took my first sugar pill yesterday (on the Monday of the 4th week) and will be taking them until this upcoming Sunday, starting a new pack on Monday. Should I be expecting my period ? I have taken every pill every day and on time, maybe on some days within a few minutes of each other. If I was not on birth control I WOULD be expecting my period today but is it possible that it can come on a different day during the sugar pill week but should still be coming ? What happens if it does not come during the sugar pill week ? Could I get it when I start taking the active pills again, and if so, what would that mean ? MOST importantly, can I have condom-free sex with my STD-free partner during this "sugar pill" week without getting pregnant -- atleast while I have not gotten my period ? Another question I have is I know the sugar pills are supposed to be "reminder pills" but do I actually need to take them if I remember ? Can I skip them ? Or even take them at a different time of the day ?