Will resuming birth control pills on a random sunday cause problems?

Question

I recently went off the pill (ortho tri cyclene lo) for six months while my husband was deployed overseas. I only got my period twice in those two months. So I went to the Dr who said it was normal to have irregular periods after going off the pill, and she wrote me a new prescription. Since I hadn't gotten my peiod in 8 weeks and needed to get back on the pill for my boyfriend's return, I started the pack the following Sunday regardless of the fact that it wasn't the first Sunday after my period. Now in week 2 of the pack I'm having pretty heavy spotting. Will the pill be effective? Will my body correct itself? Should I stop taking the pills and allow a full period and then start a new birth control pack? I'd appreciate any help out there!

Answer 1

first read the insert that came with the pills...there is usually a section that covers starting pills off cycle. After that, call your doc if you ahve any concerns. Spotting is not unusual when you begin some types of birth control, but it is always best to ask.