I just started a new pack of birth control. I was wondering (ya i am new at this) When i start the peach pills (the ones without hormones) am i still protected to have sex?
I mean if they don't have any hormones can't i get preg during this time?
2007-11-27 02:25:45 · 10 answers · asked by starryeyed 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I know i will be having my period then. But my question is am I equally protected in relation to the rest of the month?
2007-11-27 02:30:28 · update #1
ON A SIDE NOTE>
They told me its fully effective after 7 days? i've only been on it 10 counting today.
2007-11-27 02:31:26 · update #2
No you won't get pregnant while you're on the peach pills, but you most likely won't be having a lot of sex because that's when you will be having your period also.
2007-11-27 02:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by vanessa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how long you have been on the pill. I'm not sure when you are fully protected (2 months?), but once you have been on for awhile, you are safe at any time of the month, even on the placebo. The placebo's are only there so you are in the habit of taking a pill every day & don't have to keep track of the days you don't take one (some pills only have 21 - take for 21 days, then 7 days off).
2007-11-27 10:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Pogo peeps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been on the Pill at least a full cycle, yes...you ARE protected during the peach pill days. these are the days that do not need the hormones and allow you to have your period. It all follows your normal hormone cycle, usually a 28 day course.
2007-11-27 10:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The peach ones are reminders, to keep you in the habit of taking them daily at the same time. To quote the MAYO CLINIC;
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control-pill/WO00098
Can you get pregnant during the week that you take the nonactive (placebo) pills?
Taking the nonactive pills doesn't put you at higher risk of unintended pregnancy. If you're taking your birth control pills exactly as directed, they're 98 percent to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
If, however, you've missed a dose — or several doses — of your birth control pills during a cycle, you might be at higher risk of unintended pregnancy during that cycle. To be safe, use a backup form of contraception, such as a condom.
2007-11-27 10:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
your chances getting pregnant while on the blank pills is just as low as when you are taking the active pills. it's best to wait a month though, before having unprotected sex when first starting a birth control. >L
2007-11-27 10:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be protected at the 99% effectiveness rating of the pill.
However you can get pregnant at any time, even taking them as prescribed.
It also does not protect against STD's or AIDs. Always use a condom.
2007-11-27 10:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The pills with no hormones are going to be when you get your period.
2007-11-27 10:29:19 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Navy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't as long as you finished your first pack. After that it doesn't matter what time of the month you have sex, you are protected.
2007-11-27 10:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you will get your period, you will still be protected
2007-11-27 11:39:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can still get pregnant at anytime during your BC..the BC does not make you immune to pregnancy but it does lower your chance
2007-11-27 10:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋