Question 1

can i take birth control on my second day of my period when i didn't take it on my first day?its my 1st time using birth control.

Accepted Answer

2nd DAY OCP start OK: If you start 'the pill' on the first day of your period and it offers the best protection against pregnancy throughout the first month . If you start on the 2nd day or later some doctors would recommend a 'back up' method for birth control 'just in case'.  You can also start a pill pack on a sunday and 'not have a period on a future weekend! ' --so you have options.

Question 2

i just ended my period and i forgot to start my next pack of birth control. i normally take them in morning but forgot. i took my first pill of new pack at 8 pm. can i take my second day dose tomorrow morning or should i take at same time tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

: Take the next active oral bcp in the AM, and if your next menstrual event is delayed, get a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, although the chances are minimal given the timing related in the question.

Question 3

i had sex for the first time a few weeks ago and we used a condom and i take birth control pills but my period didn't come today like its supposed to?

Accepted Answer

Stress and worry: Can be enough to delay your period for a few days. Anytime someone is sexually active and menses is late, pregnancy is a consideration even with adequate birth control. Wait a few days, relax, and if it hasn't started then consider doing a pregnancy test.

Question 4

i had sex for the first time on 9 oct, 13 and we did not used a condom and i take birth control pills but my period didn't come today like its supposed?

Accepted Answer

Sex and menses: From what you write, you had sex yesterday and are expecting your menstrual period today.  If you've been consistently taking birth control pills for the last month, this should protect you from pregnancy.  Your menstrual period may yet come in the next few days and is not yet "missed."  if you've missed some pills, pregnancy might be possible but is less likely than at other times in your cycle.

Question 5

i have a question on birth control. i started my period the 4th and its now the 8th should i wait till this coming sunday to take it or can i take it now (first time user) and how long till its effective ?

Accepted Answer

Start asap: The sooner you begin taking your oral contraceptive pills the better.No need to delay or to wait for Sunday any more.Though protection begins within 2 to 3 weeks,it’s better  to use condoms too particularly during your first month on these pills. It is even best to ask your clinician for a L.A.R.C.: Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception with an IUD or a subdermal implant are most effective methods

Question 6

after the first month of taking my birth control, is it normal for my period to last for a very long time? i began to take my birth control in the beginning of august, during my last period. i chose to not take the last week of pills because i did not wan

Accepted Answer

You : You will need to observe your birth control regimen as directed until your hormones stabilize in your body. You are spotting because the hormine levels were disrupted and your body is compensating. Being compliant will help normalize your menstrual cycle.
Also, there are birth control pills on the market that will make you have less periods in a year. Ask your doctor about switching to that if you want less periods.

Question 7

this is the first time taking birth control. will i get my period for sure while i take the white pills of alesse 28?

Accepted Answer

No: Women who are taking birth control and not missing any pills, may not have a period.  As long as you are taking them everyday this is fine.  Most women will start there period that last week of the pack.

Question 8

hello , i got birth control for the first time and took the first pill yesterday on the first day of my period . i was wondering when i become protected . if its instantly or i have to wait a certain amount of time . thank you .

Accepted Answer

Basics: Some pill makers suggest protection starts a week or two after starting. Many OBGYNs suggest you wait a month until your body is accustomed to the pill to rely on it alone.

Question 9

my period started on tuesday, and i began a new pack of birth control on sunday. i heard that if i take the pill within 5 days since the first day of my period, i'm protected immediately. although, i missed one pill the first week. am i still safe?

Accepted Answer

Missed bcp ?: Generally what is described will result in pregnancy protection, but to be safe, use other contraception (condom, spermicide) until this pack is finished. Punctuality is necessary, so take your active pill within the same hour of taking the previous day's active pill. Start your next pack immediately after the placebo week ends.

Question 10

on the first day of my period i started combined hormonal birth control.i took it everyday at the exact same time but now im experiencing urinary urgency.im worried because last time when i got pregnant the first symptom i had was urinary urgency?

Accepted Answer

: If you have any doubt you should do a urine pregnancy test if period is missed more than 5 days. Good luck!

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Can i take birth control on my second day of my period when i didnt take it on my first dayits my 1st time using birth control

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Can i take birth control on my second day of my period when i didn't take it on my first day?its my 1st time using birth control.

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I just ended my period and i forgot to start my next pack of birth control. i normally take them in morning but forgot. i took my first pill of new pack at 8 pm. can i take my second day dose tomorrow morning or should i take at same time tomorrow?

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I had sex for the first time a few weeks ago and we used a condom and i take birth control pills but my period didn't come today like its supposed to?

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I had sex for the first time on 9 oct, 13 and we did not used a condom and i take birth control pills but my period didn't come today like its supposed?

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I have a question on birth control. i started my period the 4th and its now the 8th should i wait till this coming sunday to take it or can i take it now (first time user) and how long till its effective ?

A member asked:

After the first month of taking my birth control, is it normal for my period to last for a very long time? i began to take my birth control in the beginning of august, during my last period. i chose to not take the last week of pills because i did not wan

A member asked:

This is the first time taking birth control. will i get my period for sure while i take the white pills of alesse 28?

A member asked:

Hello , i got birth control for the first time and took the first pill yesterday on the first day of my period . i was wondering when i become protected . if its instantly or i have to wait a certain amount of time . thank you .

A member asked:

My period started on tuesday, and i began a new pack of birth control on sunday. i heard that if i take the pill within 5 days since the first day of my period, i'm protected immediately. although, i missed one pill the first week. am i still safe?

A member asked:

On the first day of my period i started combined hormonal birth control.i took it everyday at the exact same time but now im experiencing urinary urgency.im worried because last time when i got pregnant the first symptom i had was urinary urgency?

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