took extra birth control pills...

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-13-2003
took extra birth control pills...
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Thu, 09-23-2004 - 10:57pm
what happens if took three extra birth control pills on the week i was supposed to start my period (not intentionally)? should i just continue taking the whole pack of pills, or is it okay to stop talking them? any risks of getting pregnant?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 09-24-2004 - 12:29am
Hi queenmichell,

There is no decrease in the effectiveness of your pills from taking active pills during what is supposed to be your hormone free week. This board recommends not stopping mid-pack. If I were you I'd continue taking the new pack until you are finished. If you stop now you will probably bleed again and you can't use a partial pack for anything except spares if you loose or vomit a pill. Let us know what you decide, ok?

Take care,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-13-2003
Fri, 09-24-2004 - 8:22am
thanks for the advise. i will be sure to continue taking them then.

qm