Hi!
I'm a little confused about something:
Why is there an increased pregnancy risk when we miss a pill or two (the active kind), but then no worries when we go for a whole week off the active stuff at the end of the cycle? That makes me think that it shouldn't be so important to take it at the same hour every day, although I've stuck to a very timely regimen of taking my pill.

Second comment: I'm on Seasonale. Is it stronger, weaker, or average compared to other kinds? It feels pretty strong as far as I'm concerned; I have every PMS symptom (or "pregnancy" symptom?) all the time, even a bloated stomach that makes me wonder if I've actually been protected from pregnancy after all. I get nauseous if I eat after taking the pill or if I eat too much soy-product throughout the day; indigestion, fat gain, sore breasts and moodiness no matter what; headaches if I don't sleep enough; sometimes even increased urination. Luckily the breakthrough bleeding is a lot milder on this second pack. My doctor said in April they will no longer have Seasonale available so I would either have to switch or get Seasonale elsewhere... I think I will switch!