Birth Control Pill & Back-up Method

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-13-2006
Birth Control Pill & Back-up Method
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Tue, 12-26-2006 - 9:24am

Hi there! I am currently on Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo and let's say I experience a bout of diarrhea today (even though it wasn't quite diarrhea...it was somewhat formed) that could possibly continue. I am on the third day of my last week, and I know I have to use a back-up method for a week. If the week extends into my placebo week, do I have to use condoms during the placebo week or can I use no back-up once the placebo pills start?

Thanks so much!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 12-26-2006 - 2:51pm

High goterps822, welcome!


      Jill