Question 1

i started my birth control pills on the last day of my period. am i protected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If taking regularly and avoiding medications that decrease effectiveness of contraceptives

Question 2

my period came yesterday at about 11:40 pm, i started taking birth control pills today, one pill at 11 am and again at 1 pm, is wrong for protection?

Accepted Answer

One per day : Just take one pill per day and the pills will work.

Question 3

i've taken 2 out of my 4 birth control pills that makes me start my period and i haven't started, periods usually regular pregnant? im 16. and i went 2 weeks without using protection or taking my birth control.

Accepted Answer

Please : Please immediately take a pregnancy test.  If it is negative, wait two days, and if you still don't have your period see your doctor.  You may need a blood pregnancy test which is more accurate.  Please see your doctor and be sure before you resume taking the regular pills.  If you have pain, light-headedness, or vomiting then you must go to the er.

Question 4

my period started on sat. february 25 and ended 4 days later on wed. march 4th. my first pack of combination birth control pills arrived the next day thurs. march 5th and i started taking them that same day. am i protected from pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: Given the sequence described, waiting until your normal menstruation ended does not prevent ovulation 100% , so while unlikely, pregnancy is still possible.  If there is no withdrawal bleeding during the placebo week, obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy.

Question 5

i started lo loestrin birth control pills the sunday after my period. the next friday i had sex. meaning i've taken 6 pills. am i protected?

Accepted Answer

May be: One ovulates in the mid cycle. So you have not ovulated yet. Therefore you are Protected but not from BCP. 
BCP is &gt;98% effective after the first cycle.
 You should also use Barrier method along with BCP to ensure extra protection

Question 6

i had protected sex with my bf on 4th aug.i didn't took any birth control pills.i did home pregnancy test on 14th aug which was negative and got my period on 14th aug itself. after that i didn't had sex. in september i haven't got my period yet. why?

Accepted Answer

: Menstrual cycles vary a lot related to stress, time of year, which women you spend most of your time with as well as other reasons. Being a teenager, you can have variation for no reason at all. It appears that you have no intention of getting pregnant so it would be wise to always use birth control and set up an appointment with a clinic to make that happen. See your doctor if continued no period

Question 7

can't tell if i had my period on birth control pills. bc only has my period lasting 4 days. lots of white discharge and sometimes a light yellw/brown?

Accepted Answer

Common side effect: It is common to have much lighter shorter periods on birth control.  If you are concerned about the discharge see your doctor for an exam.  But this sounds normal.

Question 8

i am on my "period" on birth control pills (2nd cycle). it is heavy like it was before being on it. is it normal to have pms (cramps, back pain, etc) ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe normal: Pms can be divided into physical symptoms, like you described, and emotional symptoms (moody, anxious).  The physical symptoms are directly related to the actual bleeding process, and i would even expect them with a pill "period", especially if it's heavy. Mood symptoms may be worse with a "natural" cycle. Ask your gyn to help you find a pill that makes your periods lighter, or less frequent.

Question 9

how can i stop my period if im on birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Skip placebo pills: Every oral contraceptive has a few pills at the end of the pack that are mostly placebo. Some pill types have 4 days of placebo, some have 7. Either way, it is ok to occasionally skip these placebo pills and instead start a new pack of pills. This will effectively skip your period!  best of luck.

Question 10

is it normal for my period to last longer than 6 days while on birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Menses on BCP's: It is unusual to have a menses lasting longer than 6 days on bcp's especially if you've been on the pills for several months.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Am i protected even on my period when on birth control pills

A member asked:

I started my birth control pills on the last day of my period. am i protected?

A member asked:

My period came yesterday at about 11:40 pm, i started taking birth control pills today, one pill at 11 am and again at 1 pm, is wrong for protection?

A member asked:

I've taken 2 out of my 4 birth control pills that makes me start my period and i haven't started, periods usually regular pregnant? im 16. and i went 2 weeks without using protection or taking my birth control.

A member asked:

My period started on sat. february 25 and ended 4 days later on wed. march 4th. my first pack of combination birth control pills arrived the next day thurs. march 5th and i started taking them that same day. am i protected from pregnancy?

A member asked:

I started lo loestrin birth control pills the sunday after my period. the next friday i had sex. meaning i've taken 6 pills. am i protected?

A member asked:

I had protected sex with my bf on 4th aug.i didn't took any birth control pills.i did home pregnancy test on 14th aug which was negative and got my period on 14th aug itself. after that i didn't had sex. in september i haven't got my period yet. why?

A member asked:

Can't tell if i had my period on birth control pills. bc only has my period lasting 4 days. lots of white discharge and sometimes a light yellw/brown?

A member asked:

I am on my "period" on birth control pills (2nd cycle). it is heavy like it was before being on it. is it normal to have pms (cramps, back pain, etc) ?

A member asked:

How can i stop my period if im on birth control pills?

A member asked:

Is it normal for my period to last longer than 6 days while on birth control pills?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?