? about when to start birth control pill?
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When you start taking the pill determines when you will get your period. Starting it on a Sunday usually means you will have your period mid week, while starting it during the week might mean you will have your period over the weekend. So if you want to keep your weekends open, start the pills in Sunday.
no, there is no difference in starting days. it was recommended that i start on a sunday, and i started on a friday (like today). if you start on sunday, its easier to keep track of. if you forget a pill, you are SCREWED! and no, im not joking.
The only difference is that day-1 start means that your immediately protected against pregnancy. With Sunday Start you have to use backup for SEVEN full days.
If you forget one pill by an entire day, take two the next day. Spotting may occur. Backup contraception is not necessary. If you miss TWO pills, take two pills per day for the next two days then resume your normal schedule. YOU MUST use backup contraception for SEVEN full days.
you can start on any day. i start on mondays. i think that sunday is just the easiest day to remember. if you forget one then take it as soon as you remember (even 2 in one day) and use a backup method for 7. (condom)
It is best to start the same day every pack of pills you open, and take the pills at the same time every day.
When you first start to take the pill, use another birth control method as well. After you have taken the pill and not missed even once for at least 6 months, you will probably not cause any great distress if you only miss one. But if you miss more than one a month, you will mess up your cycle and could get pregant. If you are absolutely, positively are not wanting to get pregnant, use another method of birth control if you find it difficult to remember to take the pill. There's no messin' with mother nature, remember that!!
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