Expert: Norman Solberg - 11/19/2008

Question
I am planning on restarting birth control because since I stopped taking it a
few months ago
I have not had my period. The left over pills I have will expire this month. do
you think it
would be ok to take these pills for the next three months, until I am able to
get to my
doctor and get a new prescription? I am not having sex so I am not worried
about getting
pregnant, I am only trying to get my cycle back to normal.

Answer
If you're sure you're not pregnant (You haven't had sex since being off the pills), I think it would be ok to start the pills.  The drug company would recommend against using expired pills, but usually they are good for some time after the expiration date.