WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: Oral Contraceptive and Pre-Period Start

Re: Oral Contraceptive and Pre-Period Start

From: Samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 00:04:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 5 Aug 2002, Kate wrote: >
>Question:
>I'm 29 and not pregnant. After beginning off the pill for two months
>I've recently started up again. I'm currently through half of my first
>pack (Orthotricyclen).
>
>I was told to start the pill on the first day that my period and/or
>spotting started. Upon feeling and seeing evidence of this I commenced
>taking the pill, but my period failed to come other than a few days of
>very light spottiing. (I have not been sexually active.)
>Now after a week and a half of continuing to take the pill, there is
>strong evidence that I'm having my period now. (No, I have not missed
>or been late with any pills.)
>
>I'm sure I'll be fine if I did take them during the right time, but what
>if I didn't? Will I be safe to have unprotected sex during the second
>pack of pills? Do I need to complete this pack of pills, forgo the sugar
>pills and substitute a week and a half of active pills to bring me back
>up to my regular cycle to avoid get pregnant during my second pack? Is
>there anything I can do? Am I worrying unnecessarily?
>
>Any information welcomed.
>Thank you,
>Kate

If you have your period start another pack from the first day and in this case you do not need unprotected sex, it is better to take pills on time.

-- Samir Aziz MD Assist.Professor Ob.Gyn Al-Azhar University-Egypt Editorial advisor Obgyn.net, Pregnancy and birth & Gyn.Oncology

Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or intervention.

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