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Birth control
I just started birth control to help regulate my period. Well I'm on my 22nd day of my first pack, and I've forgotten to take my pill twice since I've started. I skipped those and just went to the next one. So my question is, since I skipped those pills, what does it mean? I know it doesn't make the pill as effective, but I don't need to worry about that because I am not sexually active. Also, how long does it take for it become just as effective again?
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I think it takes around 10 weeks for birth control pills to become effective and about three months for your body to adjust to them completely, assuming you don't have any perpetual issues with them. You should experience a bit of spotting, and since it's the first month, you might not even have a period this time, or you could bleed longer than you're used to. It varies and is all dependent on how quickly your hormones adjust to them.
I'm curious though, what were your periods like before? My gynecologist put me on birth control pills to regulate my period when I was diagnosed with Polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can cause irregular periods, among other symptoms. Sometimes doctors will simply prescribe the pill to regulate periods, without addressing the underlying problems. It would be a good idea to look it up, just in case.
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You'll most likely have some spotting, bad cramps, dealyed or early period. Everything will most likely go back to normal once you start a new pack. Don't worry if you're feeling really PMS-y and are spotting, that's normal. Ideally, it will take a few weeks for it to be just as effective. Just make sure you don't skip anyore pills.. If you forget to take a pill, take it as soon as you remember.
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Well when you miss a pill your suppose to take it as soon as you remember even if you have to take two pills in the same day.. i wouldnt worry about it since your not sexually active but eventually you'll be in a routine and be able to remember.. if you have anymore probalems you can ask me or consult a doctor.. ♥ Dez
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Chica, this doesn't screw up anything if you continue to take them afterwards. If you skip a pill, take two the next time you do remember to take them so this way, its more effective. However some don't agree with this and will say to just take the pill the next time you remember to and keep going from there. The cycle doesn't stop so if you skip a pill one day but take a pill the next day and the next, your cycle is perfectly fine. The pill is more along the lines a 24-hour pill, don't worry, everything's fine.
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