A question

[longpig.livejournal.com]

Hey gang.. I have a question (obviously). I am on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but was off it last month. I forgot to get the prescription renewed, and because of a series of small annoyances and such that I won't get into here, by the time I could get to the pharmacy, it wasn't going to be worthwhile anyway. (Doubling up on pills makes me ungodly sick, for one thing; and I was about 4 days behind.) So, here's my query... I know they tell you that you should use a backup method of birth control, such as a condom or whatever, during your first month on the pill; but what does that mean, really? Would you be okay to go without once you were finished the hormone pills, or should you wait until you start a new pack all together? Would the fact that you were on the pill the month before make any difference (I am thinking not, but hey, I'm not doctor). Or is this one of those things they tell you just to be on the safe side? I am not planning on having sex in the next couple of weeks, but hey, you never know what could come up, so to speak... ;) I have a bothersome latex allergy which complicates matters somewhat, so I really need to know how much I can count on the Pill!

Comments

[skeptictank.livejournal.com]

I'd say if you're not on it, don't count on it.

Meanwhile, stock up on some non-latex condoms and keep them handy. They're a little more expensive than normal ones, but I'm sure you know that already. Keep a couple in your purse or car or wherever *just in case*

[longpig.livejournal.com]

I am on it now, but I haven't gotten through the whole pack yet... I guess that wasn't clear. Sorry! :o

[bi-ballerina.livejournal.com]

If you do Sunday start, it should be effective within a week of starting it. The directions probably say this, but birth control instructions are like the most difficult thing to read.
Birth control prevents your body from ovulating, so within a week of taking them, they should block your body's natural hormones enough to stop ovulation from occuring, as well as doing several other "tricks" that make it difficult for sperm and egg to meet if you do ovulate. I don't know why they would tell you to wait a month, I was told a week, and it was fine!

[longpig.livejournal.com]

I dunno... Maybe my doctor secretly works for me Dad or soemthing. ;)

BC pills

[(Anonymous)]

I'm on the same birth control pills, and they tell you to use a back up contraceptive because it takes the pill at least a month to get into your system. The best bet, if you are allergic to latex is to get the emergency contraceptive pill. There are two pills that are to be taken up to 72 hrs after unprotected sex. Or your man can just pull out! lol I mean that's taking a lil risk, but hey, I know condoms suck, and we all know that sex feels 100% better without that damn rubber thing! Well I've been taking the pill for a while and when I was with my last boyfriend, he never ever pulled out, but since I was so freaked out by it, I took those emergency contraceptive pills. But now that I think about it I never took them everytime we had sex. So I guess i would say that I could rely on the pill. Just be careful!

Re: BC pills

[starladear6.livejournal.com]

using the "pull-out" method is a lot more risky than just "a lil risk". This really isn't a method of birth control at all, but a product of bad logic and persistent horny men who will say anything to get into a girl's pants.

Don't put yourself at risk using this method. It's not worth it.

The emergency contraceptive pill is also something I wouldn't take lightly. As far as I know, that thing does a number on the female body, and really should only be used in emergencies.

I'm recommending that she just use condoms until she's confident the pill has had enough time to get into her system.