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Registered: 07-26-2005
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Fri, 12-01-2006 - 4:15pm

I'm sure you are all sick of reading the same questions, so sorry for this post!

I just recently finished my first pack of birth control. I have two questions.

1). I know there is supposed to be breakthrough bleeding and spotting. How long is this supposed to last?

2.) How effective are the pills at preventing pregnancy? Should I still have my boyfriend wear a condom?

Thanks Y'all!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: kaite5028
Fri, 12-01-2006 - 5:18pm

Hi kaite5028, welcome!


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-26-2005
In reply to: kaite5028
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 4:31pm
Also....I've heard of women taking pill packs back to back. Does this mean skipping the placebo pills? What exactly does that do? Will that screw up my cycle? Can I start taking my new pack even if I have a few placebo pills left in a pack?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: kaite5028
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 6:32pm

Hi again kaite5028,


      Jill