WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] birthcontrol pills

Re: [Birth Control] birthcontrol pills

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:10:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 28 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>My Dr. place me on birth control pills. I want to start taking the first
>pack. However, I have a problem. My last menstrual period was on October
>20..which was normal. However, I have been under a lot of stress lately and
>I have not gotten my period for the month of November yet (it is 11/28).
>
>The question is that I am going on vacation on 12/15 to see my long distance
>boyfriend. I am afraid that I will get my period then. Is it possible to
>start taking the birth control pills now. Will I be "safe" on 12/15. The
>Dr. gave me a prescription for Ortho-tricyclen. I have not used them yet
>...cause I have been abstinent for the past 3 months.
>
>thank you,
>Elaine

Elaine, It is better if you wait for your period before beginning. Given that there is not a chance of pregnancy, you could certainly start at any point, however, the possibility of break through bleeding is increased. Regardless, if you start now, I would still recommend using another form of birth control (i.e. condoms) during the first month of the pill... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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