Okay, I am thoroughly confused!!!
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Okay, I am thoroughly confused!!!
| Mon, 09-13-2004 - 10:56am |
I started for the very first time on the Pill on August 22 . I was fine until Sep. 2 and then started bleeding on a daily basis like a light period. Bleeding finally stopped on Sep 10. I just started the placebos in the pack yesterday and today, after 3 days without bleeding, I am starting to bleed again. Now is this my actual period since I am on the placebos or what is going on? Also, if you are taking placebos for a week, how are you protected when you have sex?

>> I just started the placebos in the pack yesterday and today, after 3 days without bleeding, I am starting to bleed again. Now is this my actual period since I am on the placebos or what is going on?
I think your bleeding now is your actual pill-period. It can take 3-4 cycles for side effects to disappear when beginning or changing pills.
>> Also, if you are taking placebos for a week, how are you protected when you have sex?
If you have been taking your active pills correctly then you are protected as effectively during your 7 day placebo interval as when you are on your active pills. However, it is important to go no more than 7 24-hour days between active pills or you will loose your protection.
Take care,
Jill
Susan