Thread: Taking the pill at the wrong time?

Hello!
I am very new to the whole birth control thing, so about a week ago I decided to try it. The instructions said to take it on the first day of your period, I was spotting then and mistakenly thought I was on my period since I didn't look at my calander. Once I found out I wasnt on my period, I didn't think it would matter much and continued to take the pill. A week later, I now realize that might not have been the best thing to do. Does it matter what time I take the pill? Is there a wrong day to start it?

I do that all the time, i think its just a matter of "period management" rather than interfereing with your cycle.. My doctor told me mid-period, I could start the pill... and I did. and I turned out alright. There is no right or wrong day in my opinion.. good luck

Originally Posted by kaoru

Hello!
I am very new to the whole birth control thing, so about a week ago I decided to try it. The instructions said to take it on the first day of your period, I was spotting then and mistakenly thought I was on my period since I didn't look at my calander. Once I found out I wasnt on my period, I didn't think it would matter much and continued to take the pill. A week later, I now realize that might not have been the best thing to do. Does it matter what time I take the pill? Is there a wrong day to start it?