Out of curiosity

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2004
Out of curiosity
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Tue, 04-13-2004 - 11:27pm
I have been on Yasmin and am now at the end of my 2nd month. I am starting my 3rd month of using BC with Aviane because of the moodiness i was experiencing with Yasmin. My question is do i now have to use a backup method because i am starting a new pill or am i safe to not have to use one??
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 04-13-2004 - 11:44pm
Hi babeedoll131, Welcome!

The patient information leaflet that came with your pills should give you the manufacturers answer to that question. Many posters to this board use back-up during the first cycle of a pill switch just for peace of mind. On a new pill AF is probably going to arrive on a different schedule and perhaps be heavier/lighter, longer/shorter as well. If you have been using back-up then that minimized any fear of being pg when things are different during your placebo week.

Good luck

      Jill