changing pill start day on OTC
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changing pill start day on OTC
| Sun, 06-27-2004 - 4:57pm |
Hi,
I'm on ortho-tricyclen (first month using) and want to change my start day. What would happen if I dont finish the last couple of pills? Or should I start the new pack earlier in the placebo week? or am I just stuck?

You can safely change your start day by reducing the number of days in your placebo week. If you want to change the start by going longer that 7 24-hour days between active pills you will loose your protection and need to use back-up after the 7th day without hormones and until you have taken at least 7 active pills correctly.
Good luck,
Jill
I would not end the actives in a pack early and then go 7 placebo days. The pills were tested with women taking 21 actives and 7 placebos and we know the protection after 21 actives will extend over the next 7 days. We don't know how long your protection will last if fewer than 21 active pills are taken. Why take a chance? If I were you I wouldn't go there!
Good luck,
Jill