sex on placebo pills?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-10-2007
sex on placebo pills?
2
Tue, 04-03-2007 - 7:23pm

I am on Loestrin 24 and im supposed to start my first of 4 placebo pills tomorrow...is it still safe to have sex during these pills? will i not be as protected?

also, instead of taking my placebo pills, are you allowed to start a new pack right away? i didnt know because mine are labeled like sun, mon, tues....and if i start a new pack tomorrow instead of my placebo ones, then ill be taking the pills on the wrong days that it says on my pack...

thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-18-2006
Tue, 04-03-2007 - 7:51pm

If you've taken the rest of the previous pack correctly you are protected during your placebo week.

-Mel


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 04-04-2007 - 11:14pm

You can start a new pack instead of taking your placebo pills, but you are more likely to have breakthrough bleeding the longer you go without taking a break for your period. Each pack of pills should have stickers in the package that you can put over the days in case you are not a Sunday start--at least that's how it was when I took the pill. That would help you stay on track.

You are continuously protected as long as you take your pills correctly (at the same time every day, no vomiting or diarrhea, no meds or supplements that interfere). It's especially important to start your new packs on time--if you go more than 7-24 hour days between active pills, you run the risk of ovulating. Since you're on Loestrin 24 and only have 4 placebo pills, that shouldn't be an issue.

Good luck, please let us know if you have other questions!

Judie
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