when to start new BC pack?

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Registered: 08-19-2006
when to start new BC pack?
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Sat, 04-21-2007 - 2:30am
So I finished a pack of pills, but I hadn't gotten a refill yet in time to start the new one. Since starting the pills 2 years ago, I'm on a very regular 28-29 day schedule. My period always came right in the middle of my placebo week, and I'd start a new pack that sunday. I didn't get a new pack until a week after I should have started taking them. I didn't want to mess up my schedule, so I just decided to go BC free this month and start fresh. Now I haven't started my period and I'm not sure if I should start the new pack anyways or wait until I start to rag. Just to be sure, I'm taking a pregnancy test tomorrow. I'm just really confused as to when I should start this new pack now. I would really appreciate some advice, or anyone in a similar situation. Thanks ahead of time! ^.^
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Registered: 04-18-2003
Sat, 04-21-2007 - 12:15pm
Hi,
Often when you go off bcp, your period will take a little longer to start the next time. It is normal. As long as you are not pg, I would wait until you start to start the new pack.
Were you using other protection while off bcp?
I hope your pg test gives you the results you want.
Holly
Holly
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Registered: 08-19-2006
Sat, 04-21-2007 - 12:57pm
Thank you for your reply. The pregnancy test was an anticipated negative. I will wait until I start then. ^.^ (Guh,... AF is a lot louder when she's not on her meds..hehe)
Thanks again,
Sarah
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 04-21-2007 - 8:38pm

This first post-pill period might not be like your periods were before you started the pill.

Judie Cl for Birth Control