Birth Control/ALLEXPERTS

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Expert: - 10/12/2011


Question
I started my birth control last month on a random Sunday, and didn't wait until the Sunday after my period is over (so my period is not in sync with the placebo pills yet). I'm on the second pack now, and I got my period during the second week of the active pills. Can I get pregnant during the placebo pills this month, because I don't have my period that week? And will my body soon regulate so my period coincides with the placebo pills?

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Ciara,

Please ask your doctor about this. I'm not sure but perhaps you should stop and start again at the proper time. But like I said, I'm not a medical doctor so please check. I don't recommend the birth control pill, generally, because of hormones and side effects and risks. I also don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more.

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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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