Expert: Norman Solberg - 2/15/2010

Question
hi
this is my 3rd month on birth control im taking solia you can take the pill on the first sunday after your period starts or you can take it on the first day your period starts  i took it the first sunday after my period started now when its time to start the green pills (suger pills) which falls on a sunday and thats when i should be getting my period and i dont. i dont get it untill im on my 3rd or 4th suger pill.now does this happen because im a sunday starter ? and the days on my green pills which i dont get my period am i protected? im really confused thanx for ur help in advance

Answer
It's normal that your period starts when you're on your 3rd or 4th sugar pill.  As long as you've taken the active pills for 3 weeks, you're protected the week when you take the sugar pill, whether you get a period or not.  Some women don't get periods while on the pill.