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| Mon, 11-22-2004 - 5:51pm |
I missed 2 pills and took them both late- but both at the same time- the next day I took my pill on time. But that same day I started having some discharge...and have gotten my period now. I'm on Ortho Tricyclen, and am on the first week of the pills- since I have my period now, should I throw away the pack and start a new one? I'm not sure what to do...any advice would be appreciated.
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Hi sammy44, welcome!
I think what you have is irregular bleeding which is a normal side effect from the hormonal fluctuation when you missed or were late with your pills. I wouldn't stop your pills. I think, having missed 'only' 2 pills you might be able to continue with this pack. You should read the instructions for what to do when you miss pills in the patient information leaflet that comes with your pills or ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are having trouble remembering to take your pills you can set the alarm on a watch or a reminder message on your cell phone, PDA or computer to remind you at pill time. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
>>But i started taking the mext pack. WRONG thing to do. I asked the doc after, and he said that I was unprotected for the whole month.<<
Wait...let me see if I get this right. You missed two pills, so you threw that pack away and started a new pack? This isn`t going to leave you unprotected for an entire month. Unfortunately, I think your doctor informed you incorrectly in this situation. It takes 7 consecutive pills, a week`s worth, taken correctly and consistently to re-establish protection.
In that situation, I think it largely depends on your personal preference. If you wish to keep taking your current pack, keep on - but you`ll probably spot throughout the entire month until you have your period. Or you could stop your current pack and have your period and use back-up protection throughout your hormone free days and for the first seven days of the new pack.
But it only takes seven days to re-establish protection. Starting a new pack because you had a period as a result of missing pills won`t leave you unprotected for the entire month.
Edited 11/22/2004 11:29 pm ET ET by clannanceilidh