Birth Control/loestrin

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Expert: - 2/8/2009


Question
I started Loestrin last month on cd3 to help get rid of a cyst. But of course my boyfriend and I took advantage of this protection. My cyst is gone and cd 24 I stopped the loestrin and started my period the next day (today). How long after stopping the pill am I still protected?

Answer
I did some research and it seems that no one really knows how long you are protected after stopping birth control pills. One website  said that "Birth control pills are out of your system almost immediately, which is why they tell you to use a backup form of birth control if you miss two pills in a row." However, other sites say that it could take 1 or 2 months or more. I would be cautious and if you don't want to get pregnant, abstain or use some kind of non-hormonal birth control method. I never recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method because of health reasons. If you want to talk more, just email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so write soon.

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Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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