BC question

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-26-2006
BC question
3
Tue, 09-26-2006 - 11:47pm

OK I'm getting married in 5 weeks and my OB/GYN appt. to get on birth control is next Friday. Is it true that you have to start your BCP on the first day of your period? I always thought you could just start it whenever and then just be on it for three weeks and then have a period.

I need help!!!

Thank you!!!

simplydani

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-25-2006
In reply to: simplydani
Wed, 09-27-2006 - 12:56am
Well, I was told that I should start taking my BC pills on the 1st Sunday after my period came down. So thats what I went by, when I first started.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: simplydani
Wed, 09-27-2006 - 7:43am

You are supposed to start the pill sometime during the first five days of your period.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 09-26-2006
In reply to: simplydani
Wed, 09-27-2006 - 8:06am

Thank you. I'm just glad I found this message board. It's all very helpful!

Thanks!!

simplydani