The other day I realized that I had forgotten a pill (first time in 2 years) so I doubled it up with my other one. I started my period that same evening even though I had 6 more active pills to go in my cycle. I called the Walgreens pharmacy and they told me to to let my period run it's course this week and stop taking the pills and then next Sunday begin a new pack. The only thing is, I've heard lots of other people say to just ignore the bleeding and keep up with my cycle AND this morning the bleeding had stopped after only one day.
If anyone with some sort of professional experience in this could let me know the best course of action that would be great! Answers from people without medical experience is appreciated too :-)
PS I take Orthocyclen, the kind that has the same hormone dose for every day of active pills.
2007-07-02 06:58:52 · 5 answers · asked by ChiOmafia 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If "lots of other people" are doctors or pharmacists, then call your doctor who prescribed the pills and ask what to do.
If the other people are not doctors or pharmacists, I would do as the pharmacist suggested.
2007-07-02 07:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can't exactly answer your question on whether or not you should continue taking the old or start the new cycle. But I will warn you to refrain from sex until you get it all straightened all up. My friend missed a day then doubled up and got pregnant within the next week or so.
Hope this helps a little even if it isn't exactly what you wanted. Thought I could share what little input I could provide. Hope you DO find your answer though! :)
2007-07-02 14:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by chickachickawhat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the pill 10 years and always just kept on the same cycle, even after one time missing 3 in a row.
2007-07-02 14:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happened to me, i let my period run because i'd rather have a regular cycle than good sex.
after my period was done, the first sunday i started my new pill pack, regardless of how much was left in the former pack. use condoms for the first week or two of the new pack because missing those pills could get you pregnant if you don't take proper precaution.
2007-07-02 14:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by xxkaztizzlexx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doc, usually pharmacys usually know what they are talking about but the only person who will give you info you should listen to is your doc office.
2007-07-02 14:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋