I have been on the pill for almost 6 months now. Recently, I developed a UTI and was prescribed SeptraDS (trimethoprim) for 3 days. The pharmacist said it interfere's with the pill's efficiency and told me to use back up protection for a while but never told me for how long. After how many days afte...

Hi, I have a few questions on birth control pills, pregnancy and sex. 1.) What is the time frame for taking regular birth control pills? I usually take them between 10pm to 1am and I'm scared that might drastically affect protection. 2.) Would you still have the "fake" period if you get pr...

Thank you very much!

Last couple of questions!
1- if I miss one pill is there a great chance of ovulating?
2- I also take my pills within 3 hours each night and I am on the combination pill. Am I considered a perfect or typical user?

Are there any methods of contraception other than the condom that I can pair with the pill?

Can absorption of the pill be affected because of alcohol? That was the reason for my vomiting. I had too much to drink that night but I was aware enough that I had to take another pill. No, I don't usually back up with a second method. My boyfriend does not like using condoms but will wear them whe...

I've been on the pill for 4 months, each had a period. A few weeks ago I started my 5th pack of pills right after I took the 7 placebos from the previous pack, no breaks in between packs. On the first week of this 5th pack, I had unprotected intercourse on the 3rd day, and on the 5th day I vomited 2...