Started new pill, no protection, pg?

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-2004
Started new pill, no protection, pg?
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Thu, 07-22-2004 - 8:28pm
A few weeks ago I switched to a new birth control pill. A few days later my husband and I had some fun :) and forgot to use back up protection. Does switching pills make you completely defenseless for the first couple of weeks?
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2003
Thu, 07-22-2004 - 10:47pm
If you started your new pack of new pills when you would have started your new pack of old pills (no more than 7 - 24 hour days without hormones) you should be fine!

I've learned on this board that some women do use backup when switching, but it is more of a peace of mind thing than anything. I switched several times over my nearly 10 years on the pill & I never used backup & I never got pregnant from a pill switch.... I'd never even heard of the concept until I came to this board!

All should be well, have fun together!