Question 1

if i skip the last inactive birth control pill in my pack & start active pills of next pack a day early, am i still protected? pills still effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes, protected: Yes, the important pills are the active pills not the placebo pills.  The placebo pills are just there to keep you in the habit of taking a pill every day and to allow you to menstruate.  In fact, some types of BCPs are now packaged so that active pills are taken for about three months and then you take the placebo pills.

Question 2

on my 1st month of birth control 2 weeks after my period. i'm 5 pills in and started my period early. do i take  the active pills or skip to inactive?

Accepted Answer

Keep taking one/day: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 3

i have been spotting for 7 weeks on birth control pill and my doctor asked me to keep taking the active pill and skip the inactive pill is that normal?

Accepted Answer

YES: However, if this is not effective, you may want to discuss the use a of slightly stronger pill. If you are new to this pill it may take 2-3 months for your body to normalize your cycles.

Question 4

could you tell me what happens when you skip the last row (the inactive pills) of your birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Those pills are only there as a reminder to keep you on schedule.  They do not provide any other benefit.

Question 5

why are you still protected on the inactive birth control pills but can get pregnant if you skip an active pill?

Accepted Answer

Both are risky: Pill failure can occur when any pill is missed - usually takes more than a few - but- the most important pills not to miss or delay  are the starting pills in the next pack. Any delay or missed pills may allow a rise in fsh and lh -  which could lead to an unintended pregnancy. Protection during the inactive pills only lasts about 3 days or so - there is an advantage of a 24 - 26 day pill.

Question 6

i'm on birth control and i want to skip my period that is supposed to start next week. is it safe to skip the last row and continue the active pills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes and i would also inform your doctor. You might want to go on continuous contraception.

Question 7

if i try to skip my period by skipping the last row in my birth control and take active pills...next month i will have 2 weeks with no active pills?

Accepted Answer

Noooooo!!!!!: You must not take more than one week of in active (placebo) pills in a cycle. Otherwise, you will likely ovulate, and you are at risk of pregnancy. Omitting the week of inactive pills will enable you to skip your period, but it causes you to need to refill your rx every three weeks.

Question 8

i tried to skip my period for a special event with my birth control and ended up getting my period while on the active pills anyways it has lasted six days now should i keep taking the active pills until the period goes away or should i stop taking the pi

Accepted Answer

Stay the course: Continue taking the pills as you have been. Your body will catch up.

Question 9

how likely is it that i am pregnant? i take birth control pills and take them as prescribed. i don't miss pills. i am sexually active. i had my withdrawal bleeding as normal after my last pill pack. it was the normal amount and duration. it's been about a

Accepted Answer

Just : Just a small note in addition to dr. Seely's excellent response. If you have a new vaginal discharge and it is malodorous, recommend that you see your doctor for this. P.S. Agree with dr. Seely  that is very unlikely that you are pregnant.

Question 10

i am on birth control pill. i had breakthrough bleeding midway through the month (fairly heavy, lasted 2 days) and now no period. i am sexually active, but we use condoms along with the pills. is this normal to miss a period after breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Hormone dependent: Depending on where you are hormonally a period can be missed. To be sure you are not pregnant, get an over the counter early pick up testing kit. Be sure you always take your birth control pill daily and on time. You are being responsible about protected sex. Good job!

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Is it ok to skip last inactive pill and start my active pills a day early for birth control

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If i skip the last inactive birth control pill in my pack & start active pills of next pack a day early, am i still protected? pills still effective?

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On my 1st month of birth control 2 weeks after my period. i'm 5 pills in and started my period early. do i take the active pills or skip to inactive?

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I have been spotting for 7 weeks on birth control pill and my doctor asked me to keep taking the active pill and skip the inactive pill is that normal?

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Could you tell me what happens when you skip the last row (the inactive pills) of your birth control pills?

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Why are you still protected on the inactive birth control pills but can get pregnant if you skip an active pill?

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I'm on birth control and i want to skip my period that is supposed to start next week. is it safe to skip the last row and continue the active pills?

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If i try to skip my period by skipping the last row in my birth control and take active pills...next month i will have 2 weeks with no active pills?

A member asked:

I tried to skip my period for a special event with my birth control and ended up getting my period while on the active pills anyways it has lasted six days now should i keep taking the active pills until the period goes away or should i stop taking the pi

A member asked:

How likely is it that i am pregnant? i take birth control pills and take them as prescribed. i don't miss pills. i am sexually active. i had my withdrawal bleeding as normal after my last pill pack. it was the normal amount and duration. it's been about a

A member asked:

I am on birth control pill. i had breakthrough bleeding midway through the month (fairly heavy, lasted 2 days) and now no period. i am sexually active, but we use condoms along with the pills. is this normal to miss a period after breakthrough bleeding?

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