Taking combined pills back-to-back

[Terrencexyk11]

Hi, my girlfriend took her cocp for 3 months back-to-back to avoid her period because she was on holiday during both of her "expected flow". Would taking 3 packs back-to-back affect contraception? We have been having unprotected sex and recently she have been feeling nauseous. Im worried.

[Redskies]

Taking packs back-to-back won't have an effect on contraceptive coverage.

If you - or she, or both - don't feel secure enough using just her pill, maybe you'd both like to use another method as well? We do suggest dual contraception for people who really do not want to become pregnant or co-create a pregnancy. Condoms, for example, also reduce the risk of STI transmission. Are you both up-to-date with your sexual healthcare?

[Terrencexyk11]

Yes, both of us are "clean". Thanks for reassuring me that there's no effect on the contraceptive coverage.