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Hello! I just started taking Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo on April 30th using the sunday start method. During the first week I was kind of bad with time.. 3 of the days (though not in a row) I forgot to take it as the regular time at night.. and took it in the morning instead. It will be my 19th pill tonight. So its been more than 7 days since any missed pills and I have yet to use it as a birth control method. Is it safe to start using the pill as my sole birth control method? Or should I wait?
Hi Sammy,
More women become pregnant their first month on the pill than anyother, because they forget more often that first month. Since you missed 3, it would be better to wait until your next pack to use it without a back up method, just to be safe.
Good Luck and Thanks,
Drea Jean.
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Drea Jean H.
Expertise
I offer an unbiased view on all birth control methods, and the pros and cons of each. I have personally tried many forms, and am always willing to do research on the topic to become more informed, as I have 3 growing daughters to educate.
Experience
I have tried many diffrent pill forms over the last 10 years, practiced the rethom method, and also utilised many over the counter products.
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