Can someone explain how the pill works?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-15-2005
Can someone explain how the pill works?
1
Mon, 01-01-2007 - 2:01pm

Hi all,

I am just finishing my first month on Tricylen 28, and my doctor wasnt really clear on explaining exactly what this birth control does. I am quite confused!! I have no idea what these pills mean, however I do know they are hormones pills. Since there are 4 different coloured weeks.. what does each week do!?!? I know the last week (green pills) are sugar pills and have no hormones in them... and that I should be getting my period in that week. Sooo, I have a few questions..

Do I ovulate while on these pills?
What does each week of pills do?
is it normal to spot 1 or 2 times a day for 1 week 1/2?
Will my period occur on the first day of the sugar pills?
When is it safe to have sex?

I am so confused. I really want to know what I'm doing to my body... thanks. I know all of the side effects, I have experienced those ones... ugh!

Thank you VERY much to anyone who replies. You have been a great help!!
Secret.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 01-01-2007 - 4:23pm

Hi secret666, welcome!


      Jill