I have been an avid birth control user for almost 3 years now, and I have never been so stupid before!!
Yesterday was the beginning of my "period" week. I don't take the white pills, so I usually wait until the following week, so I can begin a new pack. However, yesterday I completely forgot that it was my period week. I began a new pack when I wasn't supposed to! Luckily, I only messed up for ONE day.
My question is -- I am now short (1) pill when I have to really start it (which is next Monday). Do I start taking it on Tuesday and skip the pill thats missing? If I double up, i'll really screw myself up. Secondly, will I still get my period this week?
Thanks!
Yesterday was the beginning of my "period" week. I don't take the white pills, so I usually wait until the following week, so I can begin a new pack. However, yesterday I completely forgot that it was my period week. I began a new pack when I wasn't supposed to! Luckily, I only messed up for ONE day.
My question is -- I am now short (1) pill when I have to really start it (which is next Monday). Do I start taking it on Tuesday and skip the pill thats missing? If I double up, i'll really screw myself up. Secondly, will I still get my period this week?
Thanks!
I replied to your other topic on this.
Skip the pill free week and start the new pack continuously from the old one (42 days of active pills), you won't have a withdrawal bleed, because you havent stopped taking the pill yet.
It is safe to skip a period, many women do it, its common practise. I would advise this rather than accidentally screwing your cycle up.
Skip the pill free week and start the new pack continuously from the old one (42 days of active pills), you won't have a withdrawal bleed, because you havent stopped taking the pill yet.
It is safe to skip a period, many women do it, its common practise. I would advise this rather than accidentally screwing your cycle up.