OK to restart pill?
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OK to restart pill?
| Thu, 06-24-2004 - 3:36am |
Hi all! As with all ivillage message boards, this one is super! Here's my situation: I went off the pill about 3 months ago (I could not afford it anymore). I had a period right after I finished the pack, as I normally do, but have not had another one since. I have spotted only twice. I'm not sexually active right now (nor do I plan to be for quite awhile) and I would like to restart the pill because my skin is becoming acne-ridden again! Do I have to wait to get my period before I start or can I start ASAP since I'm not really concerned about contraception right now? Thanks so much for any input! My skin thanks you too!

If you absolutely know that there is no possibility that you could be pg then you can start back on your pills at any time. Starting mid cycle might be a bit more uncomfortable as you are putting the pill hormones on top of the ones your body is producing but other than that you should be ok. And, of course, there will be the usual 3 cycle adjustment period as well.
Good luck,
Jill