Expert: Marina - 1/5/2006

Question
i was on the path for about three months and i decided to go back on the pill.  On that thursday i took off the patch and started my period on friday, i  didn't think i had to wait a month so i started taking the pill the sunday after my period. i then got my period a week early so i ommitted the last week of bcp.  And i kept taking the pill as usual.  Now i have started my period early again and i just decied to finish the month off, i was just wondering if i should just wait a month till i start menstration again?

Answer
>i was on the path for about three months and i decided to go back on the pill. On that thursday i took off the patch and started my period on friday, i didn't think i had to wait a month so i started taking the pill the sunday after my period.

You don't have to wait a month. But to be protected from pregnancy you should have started the pill seven days after removing the patch, at the latest.

> i then got my period a week early so i ommitted the last week of bcp.

Remember to take your pills as prescribed regardless of spotting and breakthrough bleeding, wich may occur at any time.

>Now i have started my period early again and i just decied to finish the month off, i was just wondering if i should just wait a month till i start menstration again?  

Breakthorugh bleeding is a common side effect of the pill and other hormonal contraceptives. Just take your pills as normal, there is no need to not take the pill for a month. If you experience heavy bleeding or pain you should see your doctor.