Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Did I Start Taking My Pill Right? Posted: 07-30-05 10:25am
I had my son three months ago. Before I
left the hospital the doctor told me to
start my pill in four weeks. So, four
weeks to the day I started my pills.
But, it was a tuesday, so I started with
the first tuesday pill, skipping the ones
before it. I always make sure to take
the pills I skip in the beginning at the
end of my pack. Then, start the next
pack on the tuesday again. Is this
wring? Are my pills still effective?
Help!!! I amso confused, I have also not
gotten my period at all in the month of
july! The last time I had it was
june25-27......
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nicolem
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Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 46 Location: Minnesota
Re: Did I Start Taking My Pill Right? Posted: 07-30-05 15:10pm
Well...I'm thinking the doc might have
meant in four weeks generally to start
again, possibly not exactly four weeks. I
believe most pills are either monday or
sunday starters and you should always read
the directions on the pack to be sure.
That could be the cause of your missing
your period, plus whenever you start the
pill after a long absence, your body needs
time to readjust itself. I wouldnt' worry
overmuch, but if you are concerned ask
your doc. I would suggest stopping what
you have taken and start a new pack on the
sunday after your period, but im not a
doc. Hope that helps!!
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