I received birth control today and the first week is sugar pills. I believe I will start my period soon but have a weekend planned with my hubby and would like to avoid it. Is it okay if I start after the 7 pills today and just take them the 4th week?
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HELP! Question on my birth control
Yes. My cousin often skips when she goes on holidays by doing this. -
Even if it's the first 7 days? and I haven't started yet but I need to just make sure I don't start this weekend. It's my first pack of this so I just want to make sure. I'm going to start on day 8, then do the sugar pills the 4th week.Comment
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You probably won't be fully protected, so be sure to use condoms. Depending on what you're on, it could take up to 30 days to fully protect you against pregnancy.Comment
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I agree with Rosekitten, sorry for misunderstanding I assumed you were already on one prior and just getting another brand.
I believe, if you were on one prior, and this is a new brand, you would be covered, but err on the side of caution and use other forms of birth control.
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