About 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.
Question Hi,
I have been looking for the answer to this question but haven't been able to find anything.
What, if any, are the potential consequences for beginning to take oral contraceptives at any given time of month (instead of the prescribed "first Sunday after your period starts") in a woman who has never used contraception before?
Thanks!
Answer Hi Megan,
There are some consequences. One of them, is that you will not have full protections for the first month on the pill. For that, it has to be started according to the directions.
Also, your period may come in the middle of the pack, and if it does that, your whole schedule will be off, and you won't have full protection the next month. There is a higher likleyhood of spotting and breakthrough bleeding also.
Now, if you are not using the pills for contraception, then its okay. Your period will eventually adjust accordingly. If it IS for pregnancy protection, it should defintley be taken as the instructions direct.
