question about birth control

[veritas25]

hi,

 

i started my second cycle of tri-cyclen lo, but because im on vacation, i messed up the time differences and started the cycle a day early (meaning that there were 6 days between, not the usual 7). i decided it would be better to continue taking the pills, instead of skipping a day...do you think this will have any major effects? thanks for any input!

[venus777]

I think it'll be totally fine. At least you didn't miss a pill that'd be different. I think you did the right thing by continuing taking the pills.

[veritas25]

thank you

 

i have an appointment with my doctor early january so ill check with her then...but im sure it'll be fine

[Vanilla]

yes best bet is to contact your gynecologist or your local planned parenthood to verify your method was acceptable. best of luck!

[FCTex]

You should be fine, the only thing that it would have done, is that it would have shortened your "period" that month, by one day..

[veritas25]

You should be fine, the only thing that it would have done, is that it would have shortened your "period" that month, by one day..

 

 

no complaints there

[FCTex]

Yeah, because, correct me if I'm wrong(I've only dated one girl that was on birth control pills(Alesse), the other on the patch).. But you have 3 weeks of active pills, and 1 week of "nothing" really. Just pills to keep you in the habit of taking them.. Well, you "skipped" a blank pill and started the active pills, which would have ended your period short of the full week..

 

 

Still check with your health care provider, but I wouldn't worry to much. Perhaps be a little careful when having sex for atleast a week.

[birdgirl]

I'd use a backup method and ask your doctor. No point in taking any chances.