Birth Control / Contraceptive Forums (Page 88)

I try very hard to take my pill at the same time everyday. However, sometimes I may end up taking it about 10-15 minutes late...maybe even 30 minutes late. I have never been later than 30 minutes when taking it. I am very worried about pregnancy, and my boyfriend is as well. We have sex almost everyday, and I am new to it, therefore I am constantly worried about getting pregnant. We always use the pull-out method. Am I worrying over nothing? Or, do I need to be sure I take it within a shorter time frame? ## You are worrying for nothing and can relax. The reason they tell you to take it on time is to help you get in the habit of taking it, so you don't end up forgetting altogether some days. However, you are actually still protected if you take it within the first 12 to 24 hours, so ...

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I have been on Lo Loestrin since August. In the beginning, I had heavy periods which seemed to come multiple times each month, with spotting in between. Last month, I missed a blue pill during the first week on a new pack, so I took it the very next day along with that day's pill. Since then, I've not had my period at all except for two or three days of very light, brown spotting/discharge. Could this be my period or is there a chance I could be pregnant? ## Either answer is possible, actually. If you're sexually active, there is always a small risk of getting pregnant, even if you use protection. But those few days of spotting may very well have been your menstrual cycle for the month. Learn more oral contraceptive pill details here. Have you done a pregnancy test, yet?

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ive been taking this for 3 weeks and i think i was supposed to start my period today but idk if i am able to get it later in the white pills or no.. , ## Actually, you usually won't start on the very first one, when you start your period while taking birth control pills, it is due to a withdrawal of the hormones that are in the regular tablets, so your period usually won't occur until 24 hours or more, after you start the inactive tablets. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Ive been taking the pill for three months, I had sex for the first time and i haven't gotten my period yet. Should i be freaking out? I startd the placebo on sunday, and its now wensday night. we had sex the day after my period ended last month. He wore a condom most of the time Am i rightfully...

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I have been on Lo-loestrin since February of 2012. Every month since then I have had two periods a month. Until this month... I was late starting my period, and when I finally started it, I only spotted for one day. Could I be pregnant? ## If you haven't missed any pills, then it isn't very likely that you're pregnant. But these are hormonal based contraceptives, so they can cause menstrual irregularities. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Have you contacted your doctor? With 2 periods a month and then this one also being unusual, you may just need to try a different birth control pill.

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What contraceptive can be used 4 an unprotected sex after abt a wk??? ## There isn't one. The emergency contraceptives that are available need to be used as soon as possible and none of them are effective after 5 days. They have the highest rates of effectiveness within 24 hours, then it slowly drops off as more time passes. Learn more emergency contraception details here. However, if it's been over 5 days, then the only thing you can do is wait and see if a pregnancy occurs, then deal with that accordingly. Have you considered getting a regular method of contraception that you can use?

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I would like to know what this pill is my son found it and I would like to know ## Call 1-800-222-1222 select option 4 it is poison control and option 4 is pill identifier a person will answer ask your zip code and age tell them u want to identify pill they will ask the numbers and letters on pill then tell u and that's it u say thank u and hang up! ## Of you can use this website, identifying pills is one of its purposes! :-) As to the pill, I can't find anything with this marking. So, I wanted to post and ask you how small is it? Is it about the size of an oral contraceptive? If so, that's what it might be. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Can you please double check the imprint for me?

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I found some very small white pills that's blank on one side and on the other side has.a b or 6 or a 9 on it. ## How small are they? Are they really tiny like a birth control tablet? If so, that may be what they are, though it's hard to be certain from this limited information. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Where did you find them?

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can i take tab femilon to delay my period as i m going for a tour for 4 days.i m not taking any other medicine.and i haven't any history of disease.i m a 25 years old married girl .if the answer is yes then how to take that tablets ?please reply as soon as possible. ## Femilon is a hormone based oral contraceptive, so you aren't going to be able to just take it for a few days and skip your menstrual cycle, that's not how it works. You'd need to be taking it regularly and then you could try to adjust to skip your menstrual cycle for the month. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. When is the trip and have you started the Femilon yet? ## Hi, I am planning to start Femilon contaceptive pills and want to skip my next regular periods. can i continue this pills to skip ...

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I am taking ovral L from last 3 month.In 1st month i have bleeding while 5 pills left. In 2nd month my period comes regularly ( once i finish all pills). In 3 month i got bleeding on 15 day of my pill (i still have 6 pills to go ) - i dont understand why does it happen? What does it means ? Do i need to see doctor or its normal? I didnt miss any pill.....please advice. ## You should see a doctor to be certain, but this is a hormonal based contraceptive and it can be normal for it to cause these types of side effects for the first few months you are on it. Have you missed any pills? ## mai ek unmarried girl ho ,6month phle maine ovral l tablets le the jiss ki wajah se mjhe liver probleam hogaye the toh mere doctor ne usse rok deya tha jo maine sirf 18 days le ,mujhe period regular nhi ho...

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Since starting Tri-Sprintec, I have been taking the pill everyday close to the scheduled time. I've had no adverse reactions and my period as normal. Earlier this week, I had realized I missed a pill when I went to bed so I took it as soon as I woke up then took my regular pill as scheduled. Because I'm in the fire dept, I can't guarantee taking the pill everyday at the same time. However, my doctor said that because I'm on the combi pill, I don't have to take it at the EXACT same time everyday, just within 24 hours of the scheduled time. So this week, my timing has been a little wonky because of work. I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and have not been having any issues as of yet. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex last night and through the c...

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I am on Sprintec and have been for a while now? I have been taking it like I am suppose to. But, I have missed my period for a few months now and I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for a while now. I am just wondering why my period has not came on yet? I have not yet taken a home pregnacy test because I don't think I am pregnant or have had any symptoms of pregnancy at all. I know everyone does not show signs right or have any signs of pregnancy. I have been losing and gaining weight so I am not sure why. Also I was wondering if i did get off of Sprintec an still have unprotected sex how long will it be before I can have a baby? Because, I know you have to be off of birth control for so long before you can have a baby. An I am in my 20s so I am old enough to have a...

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I was taking this pill for a few months, and i wasn't very good at taking it daily. never had any problems while taking it when it comes to missing period they were just very light which my doc. said was normal for this pill. I stopped taking it about a month ago (i believe). I have very sensitive and tender nipples, I have had cramps for the past 2 days and have yet to see any sign of my period...I have taken 2 pregnancy tests and both neg. whats going on? ## Well, they are hormonal based contraceptives and your body does get used to having these extra hormones added, when you've taken them for a few months. Thus, these symptoms might just be caused by your body trying to readjust to not having the additional added hormones now. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. How l...

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I have accidentally skipped a few birth control pills these last few weeks due to a busy schedule, but I always take what I have missed and the pill for that day on the next day. Could I be pregnant? Also, should I take the next blue pill starting on my next packet if I do not get my period by then? ## Yes, it you missed pills, or took them late, then that does increase the risk of your being pregnant. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. The usual instructions are to continue taking them as directed and if you end up a week or more late for your menstrual cycle, then you should get a pregnancy. Unless your doctor has instructed you to do differently. In the future, I'd suggest putting a reminder in your phone, or leaving notes around to remind yourself to take them on time. ...

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She is going to be starting her 3rd pack Thurs, has the 2 brown pills left. Dr said for her to start on her 1st pack the 1st day she starts bleeding, so she did & has taken it the same time everyday. She has gone 6 weeks with no period. Took the last 2 brown of the 1st pack and nothing, we will see what she does today & tomorrow when she takes the brown. She was starting every 2 weeks and going for 10 days and shes 12 yrs old so Dr put her on the pill to get her regulated but so far she isnt having a period. Is this normal? Im on the Depo and dont have a period and love it :) ## Yes, it can be normal. These are also hormonal based, just like the Depo that you are on, so it can cause her to skip her menstrual cycle as a side effect. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. You...

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I just finished the 2nd pack of Lo Loestrin and this is the 2nd month I have not had a period. I like not having a period but it is a little unnerving at the same time. My gyn said this is normal and I am continuing to have unprotected sex with my boyfriend. If it goes into a 3rd month of not having it, I am going to call my gyn again and find out when I should expect it. ## Yes, it can be normal, since this is a hormonal based contraceptive and your body is still getting used to it. However, if you want to, there is also no harm in taking a pregnancy test to put your mind at ease. Did you miss any tablets? Learn more oral contraceptive details here.

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after abortion i take birth control pill after that period was irregular.please help me to get regular. ## That is actually something that you will need to discuss with your doctor or gynecologist. No one over the internet can possibly know your medical history or how this drug affects you, as well as the benefits or disadvantages that it provides you. I would recommend that you look into changing your method of birth control. I also recommend looking into a natural remedy called Clary Sage Essential Oil. This plant has chemical properties specifically for this. ## irregiar period problem. last months i was not get period still i have problem. already test my pregnancy test but result is negative..... give me medicine name whixh is easily to get indian market........ ## hi im tensed plz...

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I have started taking Sprintec BC. I am only taking it to prevent pregnancy. Not to regulate my period. I had an Endometreal Ablation. 5 yrs.ago. I haven't had a period since then. Is it okay to start a new pack of pills without taking the plaseblos? Hoping that it will be long enough to be safe to have sec without getting pregnant. 3 weeks??? ## Yes, it is safe to do that, unless your doctor has said there was some reason why you shouldn't. And to be protected against pregnancy, you only need to take them for 7 days, continuously. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Have you experienced any side effects from them? ## Thanks for the reply. And yes..side effects. Nausea after taking pill.

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Ok so I've been on sprintec for about 2weeks. I started my pills on a tuesday. Is it bad that I didn't start on a sunday or the after my period? If so, for my next pack should I wait wednesday, thursday, and friday without taking the pill. So I can start on a sunday? Or should wait for my period? Please reply anything will help. ## nope your body can't tell the difference between sunday and tuesday. My packs come with little stickers you can put over the days so that whatever day you start will be first ## Kate is correct, there is really no specific day that you have to start them on. Most doctors just tell patients to start them on Sunday to try to help create the habit of taking them, so their patients don't miss any pills. If you start them and you aren't on your...

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Hi ! I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe last month. During my first month I never got a period just some light brown discharge for about two days. I'm not on my second week of my second month pack and last week I had some spotting. I have had protected sex with my boyfriend about 5 or 6 times in the past month but he uses a condom and pulls out so I don't think I could be pregnant! I have been very constipated at times and my stomach also is really bloated. I gained a few pounds and my breasts sometimes hurt. Are these normal side affects? I'm really worried! please help! ## Have you consulted your doctor? Hormonal contraceptives can cause some symptoms like this, but they shouldn't be that severe and, regardless of how careful you are, if you are sexually active, there is ...

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Can I get pregnant if I am on my white iron pills ## As long as you haven't missed any of the active pills, then you are still protected, even on the iron/inactive pills. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. When you're taking oral contraceptives, you don't actually have a true menstrual cycle during the week that you take the inactive pills. What you have is actually just a withdrawal bleed from not having the hormones in the tablets, but your level of protection remains the same. Are there any other questions?

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