So I'm a little confused. I just got the pill today I'm not due for my period for about a little over a week on between Nov. 11 and 13th can I start my pill this Sunday even though it's early? Will the effectiveness of the pill decrease? I plan using a condom until the month after I start taking them. Is this alright?
2006-10-27 13:26:26 · 9 answers · asked by bellspaze4_08 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You are suppose to start your pills the First Sunday after you start your cycle. Wait until after you start. You should still use protection for more than a month, I believe it is 3 months.
Here is more information I found: Sunday start:
Take the first active pill of the package on the FIRST SUNDAY after your period STARTS, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts on Sunday, you may start your pills the same day.
Use a backup method of birth control if you have intercourse, until you have taken the next "Sunday" pill of the cycle (seven days after starting the package).
WHAT DO I DO IF I MISS PILLS?
If you miss ONE ACTIVE PILL:
Take the missed pill as soon as you realize that you forgot a pill. Take the next one at your regular time. This may mean that you take two active pills in one day.
You do not need to use a backup birth control method if you have intercourse.
You may experience nausea for 12-24 hours.
You may experience spotting or bleeding, off-and-on, until you finish your birth control pill pack.
2006-10-27 13:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
usually, you start taking the pill the sunday after your period starts. so if you start on a tuesday, wait till sunday. But read the instructions or call the doctor, just in case. Oh, and yes keep using a condom...remember the pill is only 99.9% effective
2006-10-27 13:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor told you to start on the Sunday after your period, then if you start on the 11th or 12th, you start the pill that Sunday (the 12th). If on the 13th, you start the following Sunday (the 19th).
You should contact the pharmacy or your doctor if you're not sure or concerned...
2006-10-27 13:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by redlox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you would start your pills on the Sunday after you get your period. I suggest you wait.
2006-10-27 14:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beginning administration pills will supply up your era as long as you're using them. additionally, after combating using the pill, you are able to locate that your era switched while it comes. After using beginning administration for a protracted volume of time, it is achievable which you will get an early menopause. So, particular, your gets your era returned as quickly as you supply up taking th pill.
2016-10-16 11:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, yes, although it can change how many pills you have to take before they achieve their maximum level of protection. You can check out this page from Planned Parenthood for more info:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/the-pill.htm
2006-10-27 13:55:58 · answer #6 · answered by frolicnaked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of pill you have. Is there directions enclosed? Call the doctor or pharmacy.
2006-10-27 13:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by tossingcoconuts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess things in the US are different to here in Oz...here your birth control pill starts onthe sugar tablets of the packet and you start them on the first day of bleeding...no matter what the day is...here you are covered from day 14 to have sex safely...
But thats here in Oz...so I guess that doesnt help though does it...lol
2006-10-27 13:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anastasia 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you cannot start them early. Listen to your doctor's instructions, they don't tell you that stuff for nothing!!
2006-10-27 13:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by ajd1bmf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋