Switching B/c: Question About Backup Posted: 11-17-07 01:02am
I have been on EstroStep FE for about a
year. I am switching to Yasmin next month.
During the time I've used EstroStep, my
fiance and I have always used a back-up
method during the first 7 days of my pack
since I'm a Sunday starter. Was this
necessary? or is it only necessary for the
first pack?
So when I start my Yasmin, after the first
month do we need back up contraception?
TIA!
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Tylanas
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Posted: 11-17-07 14:24pm
Once you are "on" a type of birth control,
you do not need to use any backup, so no,
it's not necessary to use back up every
single month!!
If you start Yasmin on Sunday you should
not need to use back up. You will not need
to use it every single month either.
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Carifairy
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Posted: 11-17-07 14:43pm
When switching BC types you do not need a
back-up.
You also ONLY need a back-up for the first
7 days in your FIRST pack of pills, not
for the rest.
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CaseyMoe
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Posted: 11-17-07 14:57pm
I feel so silly for thinking that it was
for EVERY single month. Good to know-
thanks for the info!
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Tylanas
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Posted: 11-17-07 15:54pm
It's okay; the packet can be kind of
confusing by saying "use protection the
first week"
