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Starting Loestrin 24 Fe
So I recently went to Planned Parenthood and got put on Loestrin 24 Fe, my first BC pill ever. I thought the nurse told me to take it on a Sunday of my choice, so I took my first pill this morning (Sunday, 11/28) but I've been reading the little instructions that came with the pills saying I should start it on the first day of my period or on the Sunday after my period starts?
I'm not on my period and I don't know when I'll get them because I'm irregular. Is it bad that I took them today although I'm not on my period? Will it reduce its effectiveness? How long do I have to wait before I have sex since I didn't start it during my period...?
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The packet on a birth control pill box says to take it on the first day of your period because this means that you are protected from pregnancy straight away.
Although it is usually best to start your pill as the instructions says it will cause you no harm starting at any other time. I too have very irregular periods and it can be difficult waiting for your period to come along so you can start the pill.
The only other diffences you may find when starting the pill on a random day is irregular periods (but you already have those) and the fact that you will need to take it for however many days the instructions says before you are fully protected.
With any pill once your body gets used to it it can help regulate your periods or stop them for the duration that you are taing the pill. It just takes time.
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I accidentally did the same thing when I first got on BC, and I think I actually started with the same kind as you. If i were you I would stop taking the pills right now. Wait until you have your next period and then start taking them on the sunday after you get off. Really you can start taking them the next day after your period stops, but doctors usually tell you sunday because that is the day that most birth control packs start. I would suggest stopping taking them right now because you might mess up your cycle, and start having spotting when you dont want to. The pills will be trying to stop your period, but since your body isn't used to it yet it will still try to have your period, so it will be all messed up. you can have sex when ever you want, but usually I think you need to be on BC at least a month or two before your body starts to get the effects of the pill
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