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Birth Control Question

So, I ran out of my birth control, and couldn't afford to get another pack until a week after my period had finished. I have been taking the pills for almost a week, and I was wondering if it was safe to have sex.

 Thanks for the help!

Re: Birth Control Question

  • So basically you skipped a week where you weren't on anything? I think if you've been taking the pills consistently for a week, you should be OK, but I'd use a back up method just in case. Better safe than sorry.
  • Just be ready for your cycle to be messed up next month. It may even appear late. I didn't want my period on my wedding day and my gyno told me to stop my pack no matter where I was, wait a week and start again. I went 6 weeks without a period from the time I stopped the pills. So keep that in the back of your mind.



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  • I'd probably wait the full week to be sure, or use a back up method.

  • As PP's stated, I would definitely use a back up method. Sounds like since you are skipping weeks, your body will be a bit "out of whack" for your next cycle. 

     

    GL. 

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