I've been on Orthonovum 35 for the past
two years and just switched to Yasmin. I
started taking the yasmin pills just as I
would've been starting a new pack of my
old pills--and I had sex within the first
week without any back up protection. If I
am switching pills like that, should I
have waited 7 days before having sex to
get used to Yasmin, or would it have just
worked right away?
=\ Hellllpp?
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 04-03-07 08:44am
My doctor told me when I switched that as
long as I started the new pack when I was
due to start the next cycle that I would
be covered. However, I did not switch
these specific brands. If you are
concerned I suggest that you call you
doctor and ask a nurse. Or call your
pharmacist. How long ago did you have sex?
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russki
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Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 6
Posted: 04-03-07 09:08am
I started Yasmin--the new pills-- almost 3
weeks ago and had sex once in the first
week and I guess in the last two weeks a
few more times. The thing is, I live in
Russia (I'm American) and the birth
control pills are over the counter drugs.
I was prescribed my Orthonovum35 two years
ago when I lived in America by my gyno,
but just decided to start Yasmin because
I've heard it's good. Pills are cheaper
here and I don't have to deal with
insurance, either--and besides, it's a
hell of a problem to get a years supply of
BC pills in America before coming to a
different country... It's the same pill
here in Russia as it is in America, but I
didn't even think to talk to a doctor
about changing them, so maybe I can try
over the internet with my doctor back
home? My period should come soon, but I've
been feeling strange the past few days and
thought that it could be related to the
pill or even possible pregnancy? Thanks
for the input!
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 04-03-07 09:36am
Unfortunately, it would be to late for you
to take plan b. So pretty much your only
option is to wait it out. Try not to be to
concerned, you should be fine. Good Luck!