Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was on the pill for 9 yrs then switched brands and took a few months off before starting again- does the standard 7 day rule for effectiveness apply?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: If you just restarted the birth control pills, you should use a back-up method for the first month.
Answered 7/5/2012
6.3k views
Yes, but depends: If you choose to start your pills on the sunday following the start of you period, then it's a good idea to use back up, like condoms for 1st week. However if you choose to start your pills on the 1st day of bleeding of your period, then you are protected during your 1st cycle. Btw only 5% of women who use the pill get pregnant.
Answered 12/9/2013
6.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I took seven acetaminophen wallgreens brand extra strength pills. What can happen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does the pill stop working the same if you switch brands?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can changing birth control pills cause amenorrhea? I just switched brands of birth control. Can this cause my recent amenorrhea?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does pharmacokinetics of same ingredient but different brand of birth control affect the protection if i switch pills?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
On metro pills for BV 500mg 3 times a day. What's the least amount of days for any effectiveness. Can switch to gel if needed. Have event w/alcohol :(?
Took COCs @1pm for 3cycles, never any late pills. changed to 9pm after pill free week w/ new COC brand. Did sched change reduce pill effectiveness?
I'm changing to a new brand of BC pill at the end of the pill pack. Should I be worried about whether the effectiveness of my BC will change?
I'm changing to a new brand of BC pill at the end of the pill pack. Should I be worried about whether the effectiveness of my BC will change?/Should we use another for of protection for a while?
Took generess fe for 3 months, skipped placebo n switched to gildess fe after last active pill. Day 5 of new brand light bleedin?Normal or not working?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
