Question about starting BC pills

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-24-2004
Question about starting BC pills
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Wed, 10-27-2004 - 3:13pm
I read somewhere on here that you don't necessarily have to wait until the first Sunday after your start your period to start on BC pills. I can't seem to find the thread. I was just prescribed Yasmin by my doctor and would like to start taking them right away, and not wait until the first Sunday after my period. Can I do this?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 10-27-2004 - 5:36pm
Hi paulatx2004, welcome!

While this board recommends waiting until the first day of your period or the Sunday after you don't have to. The reasons to wait are that when you get your period you can be pretty certain you aren't pregnant and at the first of your cycle your hormones are at their lowest levels and starting artificial hormones then will be easiest on your body.

Another thing is that if you begin your pills far enough into your cycle that you ovulate you are going to get your period about 2 weeks later, regardless of where you are in your pack. If you are certain that you aren't pg then you can start at any time. Let us know what you decide, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill