Question 1

how do i start my second pack of birth control pills if i started taking them the first day of my period?

Accepted Answer

Just follow the pack: Just follow the pack.  You should take a pill everyday.

Question 2

hi.. im on my second pack of pill specifically on the 8th pill and had unprotected sex.. am i already safe from pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you took your pills regularly and haven't missed any.

Question 3

can i stop taking the loestrin24fe pill and start a new pack on sunday?

Accepted Answer

Correct dose: finish current pack and proceed directly into your next package of pills.

Question 4

can you have a 7 day pill break when you've taken one pill pack and a half?

Accepted Answer

Pill beak: What were you taking the pill for?, if your doctor give you pills to be taken continuously, it is not a good idea to stop it until your doctor tell you you can do so.

Question 5

started my new pack a day late so i took 2 pills- is this ok? any concerns?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm....: There are thousands of pills that come in packages. We'll guess that this is about a woman's daily, combination Birth Control pills. If taken within 3 hours of the usual time that she takes her pill each day, she should not notice a difference in the pills' effectiveness. Likewise if she missed only the first day and doubled up the second day. Pregnancy is possible but rare while taking BC pills.

Question 6

3 pills late in the first week, i took the ec after the second time late. how should i continue the next pack?

Accepted Answer

See link: You can start the regular birth control right away or wait for your next period and re initiate as "Sunday start".  If your period is late or abnormal do a home pregnancy test.  Use condoms with any sexual activity to give additional protection against pregnancy and STDs. See link for excellent info from CedarRiver Clinics

http://www.birth-control-comparison.info/emergency-contraception-2

Question 7

is it okay if i take 20 of 21 pills and start the new pack one day earlier after the break? am i still going to be protected?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do that and you are still protected.

Question 8

hi there, soon i will start a new pill, there are only 21 pills in the pack. isnt it usually 28? im not sure how to use this one?

Accepted Answer

See directions.: Directions in the 21 day pack typically indicate to take seven days off after the last pill.  The last 7 pills in the 28 day pack are just sugar tablets.  You should discuss this with your doc.  You may take these tabs continually and delay your periods for several months...

Question 9

i took my last active pill in my pack 4 hours late because i was at work. i usually take them all at 5 and took this one at 9. am i protected still?

Accepted Answer

No problem: A four hour deviation is not going decrease the effectiveness

Question 10

i took a bc pill out of sequence from my pack so is it a problem?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If its a monophasic pill, there should be no noticeable effect. If its a multiphasic pill, it is highly unlikely that you will have any problems. Check with your gyn for more information.

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How do i start my second pack of birth control pills if i started taking them the first day of my period?

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Hi.. im on my second pack of pill specifically on the 8th pill and had unprotected sex.. am i already safe from pregnancy?

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Can i stop taking the loestrin24fe pill and start a new pack on sunday?

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Can you have a 7 day pill break when you've taken one pill pack and a half?

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Started my new pack a day late so i took 2 pills- is this ok? any concerns?

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3 pills late in the first week, i took the ec after the second time late. how should i continue the next pack?

A member asked:

Is it okay if i take 20 of 21 pills and start the new pack one day earlier after the break? am i still going to be protected?

A member asked:

Hi there, soon i will start a new pill, there are only 21 pills in the pack. isnt it usually 28? im not sure how to use this one?

A member asked:

I took my last active pill in my pack 4 hours late because i was at work. i usually take them all at 5 and took this one at 9. am i protected still?

A member asked:

I took a bc pill out of sequence from my pack so is it a problem?

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