Confused about Reminder Pills...

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2003
Confused about Reminder Pills...
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Fri, 02-09-2007 - 2:22pm

I have recently started taking Yasmin. I have taken them at the same time every day. I'm almost finished with my second week of pills. So, I have one more week of active pills and then I will start the white reminder pills. OK, so as far as I understand it, I know these pills are inactive and can serve as a reminder to keep taking the active pills. I have some questions:
Does this mean that I should get my period during the week of the reminder pills?
Can I still have sex during that week of the reminder pills with no worries of getting pregnant? Have I built up enough protection for taking 3 weeks of active pills at the same time everyday so it is still okay during the nonactive week?

Thanks! I'm still new to this process and learning all I can.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-19-2005
Fri, 02-09-2007 - 3:26pm
Most women get their period during the inactive pill week, but don't worry if it's really late in the week. Yes, you are protected during the inactives, just as much as on the actives, provided they were taken correctly, which it seems you have been doing. But, it's very important to start your new pack on time, even if you choose not to actually consume the inactive pills.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 02-09-2007 - 5:43pm

Hi ktbear632, welcome!


      Jill