Re: First Time Orthotricycline User
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 12:54:33 -0600 (CST)
As long as you go from the Triphasil to the OTC (after the seven days of
placebos), you don't have to use a back up method. Only if you are off
pills and then start a pill do you need to use the back up and then it
is for one month to ensure the pill is in you and working properly.
At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hi are you on any pill now if so you can just start it when your
>supposed to start your new pack. If you are just starting again for the
>first time in a couple of months then the doc usually tell patients to
>start on Sunday after their period starting even if you still are
>bleeding. This is what I got told I am a Sunday start. And as for
>protection the insert say after 7 days after starting it for the first
>time (not continuing from one BC pill to another) but again the docs
>tell you to use back up for a whole cycle just to be safe just in case
>you ovulated early which can happen (sometimes a womans cycle can vary
>month to month) but after the first pack you would be protected from
>then on. Hope this helped.
>
>At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Marcia wrote:
>>
>>After several years on Triphasil 28 day, my insurance now only covers me for Orthotricycline. Can you please tell me if I start taking the pill on the Sunday after my period? I lost the information that came with the pills, that's why I'm asking you. Also, how long do I take the pills before it is safe for my husband and I to have intercourse?
>>
>>Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>--
>>Marcia Guzzi
>>
--
Robin
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