Could I be..??

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2004
Could I be..??
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 7:41am
I changed from Microgynon to Dianette recently because it seemed to have a negative effect on my complexion. When I went to my dr I was told to start immediately at the end of my packet of microgynon with no break for immediate cover.

I didn't do that, I took my 7 day break. Because I was prescribed the pill in the middle of the break and I was anxious to get started with the dianette. SO I followed the 7 day rule instead (used additional contraception) however, the additional contraception wasn't very safe at times, as he sometimes simply pulled out and other times he'd put on the condom just before *it* happened.

I took the last pill of dianette in the packet on Saturday morning. Before I could expect my period to come about 2 days after (ie. it would have been here on monday) but now it's wednesday and it's not yet come.. Am I really at risk of pregnancy or could it just be a bit late due to the change of pill?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 10:37am
Changing pills can definitely change when your period will start during your placebo week. If you went no more than 7 - 24 hour days without hormones between packs of pills, you shouldn't have compromised your protection anyway.

Just for the record, withdrawl is not a very effective form of birth control!!! Also, if he has entered you un-sheathed, you're still using withdrawl, even if he puts on a condom before ejaculation.

Good Luck, you really should be fine.