If you would like to get your period at the same time of month that you have had before then you should wait until you get your period. Make sure you use back up contraception (ie. spermicide or condoms) during that time to protect yourself from pregnancy. If you don’t care when you get your period, then you can take it right away.

I would recommend you to wait for your period so that you know you are not pregnant when you start these new pills and that you won’t confuse your cycle with going off and then back on birth control pills.

Take a pregnancy test. I believe first response will give you an accurate result before your missed period. If it comes out negative, take it again a week later to confirm. I would also recommend you to see your doctor to talk about other birth control methods that does not require you to take it daily (ie. Nuvaring, the shot, iud, or the patch). You can find out more about other birth control options here: http://www.birthcontrolbuzz.com/BirthControlTypesComparisonChart.aspx

I am on loestrin 24 fe, I took a break from my birth control for two months and my period came down regularly. My last period started Friday December 23rd. I restarted my pack on the 31st and didn’t take it the same time every day. I had unprotected sex the 2nd and the 6th. I continued my birth control normally. I was wondering if i could be pregnant? Since i took a 2 month break and restarted my bc pills and had unprotected sex a week after my period and was only on my 3rd pill? I stopped my birth control pills 3 days ago to attempt to induce my period and nothing? I have a 28 day cycle and should be gettin my period today, could the fact that i started my bc pills after my period make it come later? thank you

When you have unprotected sex and did not ejaculate in her, there is a very high chance that you could have pre-ejaculated in her. Pre-ejaculation occurs before ejaculation and it may contain sperm that causes pregnancy. Your girlfriend may have experienced some bleeding due to her stopping the pill and her body is readjusting back to her normal rhythm. To find out if she is pregnant, you can get her to take a pregnancy test, although the earliest a pregnancy test can detect pregnancy is five days before her expected period, you might have to wait. I would highly recommend you to use back up birth control (ie. condoms or spermicide) while your girlfriend is off the pill. If she finds out she is not period, it is highly recommended she use birth control to prevent pregnancy.

This should stop if you do take a 7 day break from the pills. Do as your doctor recommended.

That is hard to tell because you stopped your birth control pills not long ago. Usually, it takes your body a 2 – 3 months go resume back to it’s original rhythm.

To start over, stay off the birth control pills until you get your period. On the Sunday of your period, start the pack.

I would recommend you wait for your period again to start the pill, this way you will be protected fully and you know you are not pregnant when you start the pill.

If you want to get pregnant, you should stop taking Femiane. If you do not want to get pregnant, then continue taking Femiane. Femiane is an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. If you do want to become pregnant, speak to your doctor about what you need to do and how to prepare yourself for pregnancy.

If you start the new pack of pills right after you finish your last pack of pills, you should still be protected. Just in case you can wait seven days or use back up contraception during the first week of being on the new pills.

If you did not start the new pack right away after you finished Loestrin Fe, you need to use back up contraception during the first month of being on the new pill. If you did start the new pack right after you finished Loestrin Fe, you should be protected, but just in case you can wait seven days.

How long ago was the unprotected sex? If it was less than 72 hours ago, you can take plan B. If it is more than 72 hours ago, you can take a pregnancy test at the end of your cycle. If it is negative, you are fine. If it is positive, make an appointment with your doctor to get a more accurate test done.

If you prefer your period to arrive the same time as it has been for the previous past years, then you would want to wait a couple of weeks and start the pill on the Sunday or the first day of your period. Otherwise, you can start the pack right away.

When did you start taking birth control again? It sounds like you may be late because of the break you had from the pills. Continue the pack as you normally would. If you are worried, take a pregnancy test.

Your body is probably just as confused as you are and is probably thrown off the cycle a bit due to the pill and the stress you are undergoing. If you are worried that you are pregnant, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, you are fine and should patiently wait for your body to resume it’s normal rhythm. If it is positive, you should make an appointment with your doctor to get a more accurate test.

I would suggest you stay on the same pack because you didn’t have any problems with it for the first 3 or so months of being on the pill. The breakthrough bleeding you have experienced is most likely from your missed pills which probably messed up your cycle for a bit and your body is taking awhile to adjust. Stay on the same pack, but don’t start it until your next period (which would be in a couple of weeks).

I have been on Brevinor-1 for the past 5-7 months. It worked well for me the first 3 or so months, however in July I messed it up by forgetting the pills on vacation for a week and had my period then.

Afterwards I continued to take the pill as usual but started to have my regular/heavy bleeding periods during my active tablets and have a light, outdated period on my inactive tablets.
Two weeks ago I stopped taking my pill after my last inactive tablet. Should I continue to take Brevinor-1 after my next period (which will disrupt the 28 day cycle) or see my doctor for a new brand?

Will I continue to have these problems if I stick to the same brand?

It depends on when you started the pill. If you did the Sunday start method (starting the pill on the Sunday of your period) or the First day start method (starting the pill on the first day of your period), you should be protected. If you started the pill in the quick start method (starting the pill the same day you received your pills), there is a chance you may be pregnant. Wait for your period to come at the end of the pack. If it doesn’t come, take a pregnancy test.

If your girlfriend decides to take the pill, she has to stay on the pill. She can’t stop taking it whenever and however long she wants to or else she will not be protected from pregnancy.
If you and your girlfriend had sex during the 2 weeks she stopped taking the pill, there is a very high chance that your girlfriend is pregnant. Your girlfriend should take a pregnancy test since she is late. If it is negative, she is not pregnant and should wait for her next period to come to start a brand new pack of pills. She should stay on the pills as long as she wants to stay protected. If the pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment with her doctor to get a more accurate pregnancy test done.

When your doctor prescribes you antibiotics, it is very very important you let him/her know you are also on birth control because he/she can prescribe you to another antibiotic that will not interact with your birth control pill. While on the antibiotics, make sure you are using back up contraception (ie. condoms or spermicide) to ensure you are still protected from pregnancy if you are going to have sex because the antibiotic your doctor prescribed you (metronidazole) will decrease the effectiveness of your birth control (ortho cyclen).

If you had sex before you started taking the antibiotic, you should be protected. If you don’t get your period in the next couple of months after you stop taking the antibiotic, take a home pregnancy test. If it is negative, you are fine. If it is positive, make an appointment with your doctor to get a more accurate pregnancy test.

I think that might be why you are experiencing these symptoms. Continue taking those pills as you normally would for the next three months of this new pack and see if those side effects stick around. If they do, make an appointment with your doctor and he/she might have to prescribe you to another pill.

It is very strange that CVS would dispense you a different brand of bcp almost every 3 months. Is your doctor changing your prescription every 3 months or is CVS dispensing a different bcp to you every 3 months and disregarding the prescription? I think it is very important you stay on the same pill going forward. Does your doctor know about CVS dispensing you a different brand of bcp every 3 months? This is definitely something your doctor needs to know.

I think you should make an appointment and talk to your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing. I’m not sure if starting the pills 4 days late could cause all these side effects you didn’t experience before. Definitely talk to your doctor about your situation.

I was put on metronidazole for a bacterial infection. My boyfriend and I had sex two days before I started the antibiotics (he did not ejaculate in me)and haven’t had sex since. I am on ortho cyclen and I take it regularly. Could I still get pregnant?

Yes, continue taking the pills as you normally would.

Don’t worry, because this is the first time you are going on the pill, you may miss your first period because your body is adjusting to the pill. If you are worried, you can take a pregnancy test. You should get your period next month. If you still don’t, make an appointment with your doctor.

This period will definitely be shorter if it has not stopped already due to you starting Tricyclen lo. The remainder of your periods will depend on how your body reacts to the pill because every girl experiences every pill differently.

Yes, there is still a chance. Wait for your next period to come. If your period doesn’t come, take a pregnancy test.

Sperm can live up to 4-5 days in your body. You can stop taking this pill tomorrow or the day after just in case. If you do not like this pill because of it’s side effects, have you spoken to your doctor to learn about other options or pills? Not every pill gives you the same side effects and a lot of times the side effects go away after 3 months of being on the pill. If you have not been on this pill for more than 3 months, I would recommend you to stay on it to see if the side effects you are experiencing will go away. If you continue to experience the same side effects, you can try other pills or other contraceptive methods such as the ring, shot, patch, or implant.

If you would like to learn about other options, make an appointment with your doctor. If you decide to try another pill or method, doctor’s usually get you to finish off this pack of pills you are currently using and then after your periods, start on the new pack of pill or contraceptive method for continued protection against pregnancy. This way, you can try out the new pill/contraceptive method and still stay protected!

Chances of getting pregnant is very high whenever you stop taking the pill. You started bleeding because you had stopped taking the pill and your body thinks it is time to get your period again. When you get your next period, start over with a brand new pack and make sure you do not miss any pills to ensure you are protected from pregnancy.

I am on the pill, but want to get off it immediately due to side effects that I am experiencing. I had sex with my boyfriend on Sunday, so four days ago. He pulled out. I am still taking the pill each day, because I am worried that even though he pulled out and I have been on the pill this whole time, that if I stop somehow I could get pregnant due to the possibiilty of sperm from pre-ejaculation last Sunday. How long should I keep taking this pill to make sure that I won’t get pregnant from last Sunday? I know the chances are slim. And I really want to be off this pill!!

Thank you

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that will decrease the effectiveness of the pills. When you are on this medication, your birth control pill will be ineffective so it is advised to use back up contraception (ie. condoms or spermicide) during the period you are taking metronidazole. When your birth control pill is ineffective, you most likely will get your period. It is important that when your doctor is about to prescribe you to a medication, you let him/her know that you are on birth control so that he/she will prescribe you with a medication that will not decrease the efficacy of the birth control pill.

I would just like to ask. I took a first pack of contraceptive pill 8 days ago and i was diagnose with BV or bacterial vaginitis and was given metronidazole. I would just like to ask if i can just stop the pills? If i stop the pills will it cause delay on my monthly period? I took the pill on my fertility day because i had unprotected sex.

As soon as you stop taking your birth control pills, you are at risk for becoming pregnant. To make sure you are not pregnant, you need to be taking birth control pills on a daily basis. Instead of stopping birth control altogether, your new doctor should have prescribed you to another birth control pill or another form of birth control that will not affect your blood pressure. Now that you are not on birth control pills, I would advise you to use a back up contraception such as a condom or spermicide.

When getting off the pill, your body needs to adjust to not having the birth control pill controlling your hormones. That could take awhile and you may have to wait for your next period, whenever that is. Meanwhile, use back up contraception (ie. condoms or spermicide) and if you are worried you did get pregnant from having sex 2 days after stopping the pill, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative then continue to wait for your period. If it is positive, make an appointment with your doctor to get a more accurate test done.

You can most definitely start your new birth control pills. I would advise you to start it the Sunday of your period.

I would advise you to start over with a new pack and start it on a Sunday of your period.

When you went on and off the pill your body is confused and that is probably why you are getting the breakthrough bleeding. If you are trying to conceive, give your body 3 months time to get back to its own rhythm again before you start trying.

I am not sure if she is pregnant. If she realizes in the next couple of months that she is not getting her period then you should get her a pregnancy test to see if she is pregnant. If the test is positive, make sure she makes an appointment with a doctor to get a more accurate pregnancy test. If the tests comes out negative, make sure you use back up contraception or any contraception (ie. condoms or spermicide).

What are you trying to fix? Please explain your situation further.

As soon as you stop taking the pill, chances of you becoming pregnant is very high. You can wait to see if you get your period next month. If you do, you are not pregnant. If you don’t, take a home pregnancy test.

If you would like to get back on the pill, i would recommend you to wait for your period to come back, but since you are not getting your period you can just start it anytime just so your period will come at the end of the month. I would also recommend you to talk to your doctor about any questions you would have regarding the pill.

I would recommend you to start your pills when your period comes. If you have your yearly GYN appointment scheduled, reschedule it for another day when you know you do not have your period.

A little bit of spotting is normal for being on the pill for the first few months. You are supposed to get your period anytime during the week of your non active pills.

As soon as you stop taking the pill, you will get your period and your risk of pregnancy increases to 50%. Your next real period may be a month from now but because you are stopping the pill, your body is trying to go back to it’s original rhythm and it may be sooner or later than expected. Wait until your next period to find out if you are pregnant or not. If your period doesn’t come a month from now, take the pregnancy test at home. If it is positive, make an appointment with your doctor to get another more accurate pregnancy test.

I would recommend you wait for your period and do the Sunday start (start it on the Sunday of your period.)

Since you stopped taking the active pills, you have already gotten your period. I don’t think you will have any withdrawal bleeding, but your body will go back to it’s normal rhythm so hopefully you won’t get your period for another month. Have a fun vacation!

Whenever you stop taking birth control pills, you will start bleeding.

As soon as you stop taking birth control pills and have unprotected sex, there is a 50% chance that you are pregnant.

You will probably have some bleeding after stopping the pill. Every girl reacts to stopping the pill differently so you will have to be prepared for another period if it may come. Your body is trying to adjust to the new pills and now trying to resume back to it’s own rhythm. When starting a new pill, it is recommended that you stay on it for 3 months for the side effects to go away.

If you do not want to have your period during your vacation, then I would advise you to stay on the pack until your vacation is over. You are probably not liking how you feel on them because you just started on the pack and it takes 3 months for your body to get adjusted to it. Every girl reacts to the pill differently, especially if they are on the pill for less than a month. I would not recommend you to go on and off the pills because it will really throw off the hormones in your body. If you decide to go off the pills, you most likely will bleed. Again, every girl reacts to the pill differently, so you may or may not bleed again when you are supposed to have your period.

You should be getting your next period on the week of the non active pills.

Abdominal pain (stomach pain) is a serious side effect and you must contact your doctor immediately. It may be caused by a serious disorder.

Every girl taking the pill for the first time reacts to the pill differently. Some will spot and some won’t. This also depends on the pill you are on. You just have to go on it and find out for yourself. When you are on the pill, your period is not supposed to come while you are on the active pills, so you shouldn’t be getting your period.

Did you stop taking the active pills when you got your period? It’s strange that your period came early, and you have been on the pill for 10 months. Did you miss any pills or go on antibiotics that may interact with your birth control?

Chances of you becoming pregnant is the highest when you are not taking your birth control pills but because you had unprotected sex while on the last pack, if you had diligently taken your pills on time every day since January you may be protected. To be sure, wait for your next period. If it comes, then you are definitely not pregnant. If it doesn’t, go make an appointment with your doctor to get a more accurate test.

It doesn’t matter which day you start taking your period. The reason why doctors suggest you take it on the first day of your period is because you do not have to take a pregnancy test before you start taking pills and to make sure your last period was normal. It also reduces your risk of becoming pregnant by shortening the interval between the two packs of pills giving you a lighter period and less menstrual pain.

Yes, you will get your period very soon.

I hope you are using some kind of protection after you have stopped using the pills. You are supposed to get a way lighter/shorter period while on loestrin 24 fe. Now that you have stopped the pill, your body is trying to get back to it’s normal routine and so abnormal periods will occur after you stopped the pill. If you didn’t use protection when you stopped the pill and had sex before you got your period and the times after as well, there is a very high chance you may be pregnant. Consult your doctor and get a pregnancy test from him to see if you are pregnant and if you are not, talk to him about alternative contraception such as the patch, shot, ring, implant or the IUD.

During the time you stopped the pill, did you have unprotected sex? If you did, make an appointment with your doctor and take a pregnancy test. If it is positive, talk to your doctor about your options. If it is negative, discuss with your doctor to see why would you be having the pain and blood discharge.

Since last week, however, I’ve been experiencing light pains on my lower abdomen, tissue and blood discharge occasionally during day (which could be also the signs of pregnancy). I’ve heard that chances of one becoming pregnant becomes considerably high once the pill is stopped being taken for even cycle. I haven’t missed any pill since the beginning of my cycle and I’m first day starter, but now I’m starting to fear that the pill may not have had its effect. I should mention that I didn’t change the brand of the pill.

Are you sure that the side effects you are experiencing are from the pill? New side effects do not just appear after being on the pill for 8 years, it is usually caused by something else. Are you taking any other medication? Coming on and off the pill will not cause side effects to getting pregnant in the future but I would highly suggest you go speak to your doctor about your concerns and the reasons why you are thinking of coming off the pill. Make sure you tell your doctor about your entire medical history and all the medications you have taken in the past and present.

You don’t have to wait until the end of your period. You can start it whenever. The reason doctors tell you to start at the end of your period because that way you will get your period the same time that you normally do.

Once you stop the pill, chances of you getting pregnant is 50/50, unless you are using another type of birth control. Your period may be a bit abnormal for a bit after you stop the pill because your body is getting used to getting back on it’s own rhythm and that includes your own natural hormones which is what controls your period. Speak to a doctor if you are worried about getting pregnant and he/she should be able to help you look for other signs of pregnancy.

When you miss two pills in a row, you will start breakthrough bleeding. Once you finish the pack you will have a real period and when you start your next pack there should be no more bleeding. The breakthrough bleeding may stop earlier depending on how far you are in your pack. Every girl is a little different. You just have to wait it out sometimes.

Whenever you stop taking the pills you will get your period again, even though you just had your period last week because when you were on birth control during those 5 days, your body starts absorbing the pills and how the pill works is that as long as you are taking the active pills, you will not get your period, but once you stop taking them or are taking non active pills, that is when your period is supposed to come. Since you are sexually active, it is recommended for you to stay on the pill. The first 3 month of being on the pill may be a little difficult depending on how your body reacts to the pill (ie. the side effects that you experience) because your body is getting use to the pill. But after the initial 3 months has passed these side effects should go away. If you are not ready to have children, birth control is definitely something that you should be thinking about. If you do not like the pill, there are other alternatives such as the nuvaring, the patch, the shot, etc. Meet with your doctor to find out about other birth control methods other than the pill.

Every girl who stops taking birth control reacts to the lack of hormone control differently. Some girls get back to their normal menstrual cycle right away, while others take 3-4 months or longer for it to go back to normal. Since you are trying to conceive, it is recommended for you to wait 6 months before you should try to conceive.

You may be bleeding on a Tuesday for one of two reasons. One, you may be back to normal on your menstrual cycle, but just to confirm that you are wait a couple more months to see if your period always comes back on a Tuesday, if it does then you are back to normal, if not then obviously you have to wait a few months for your body to get adjusted to not taking BCPs. Two, you may be bleeding on a Tuesday because you stopped your BCPs and whenever a girl stops her BCP’s, you will get your period very soon and in your case, coincidentally it’s Tuesday. Either way, you will still need to wait at least a few months to see if you are back to normal or if you need a few months to get back on your normal non BCP routine.

Try to track it on a calendar so you have all the events recorded starting from 9-14 (Tuesday). Goodluck

Every girl who come off the pill will experience different symptoms. Sometimes, the cramps could be from something else. Check with your doctor to see if it can be anything else or if it is the pill causing it. Make sure you mention about you and your family medical history, any current medication you are taking, etc.