Birth Control Sprintec

I am 2 weeks late for my period so I went to the doctor. They checked me out and did a pregnancy test which was negative. I did 4 at home which were all negative as well. My doctor then prescribed me birth control (Sprintec) to help me regulate my period... So I can start it... My question is, since I haven't gotten my period and it's not Sunday, do I start the blue pills first still or take the white to help get my period? Idk... Please help.

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The pills that you take the week you are supposed to get your menstrual cycle do not contain any active ingredients and will not help you get your period. They are placebo pills and usually cause bleeding due to breakthrough bleeding, since it is a week off of the hormones in the other pills.

That said, you do not have to start these on the first day of your menstrual cycle. They can be started at any time, you just have to remember that you won't actually be protected from pregnancy, until you have taken them continuously for at least 7 days in a row.

Learn more oral contraceptive details here.

The reason a woman is usually told to start them on the first day of her menstrual cycle is to ensure that she is protected from pregnancy immediately.

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