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Was trying to explain to a friend that protection during entire placebo week is dependent on whether you took the previous three weeks' active pills correctly. Not on whether you take the next pack. I am correct right? This is what I understand from your info. I will send her your link too but I wanted to make sure I have this correct. She is pretty adamant I am not. ☺

She wants to know how i can know for sure if i took all the pills correctly. I assume it's if you get your withdrawal bleed per usual.

It depends on both: on the previous active pills in a pack being taken correctly and the next pack being started on time.

Really, how to correctly take any medication she takes isn't something to have a friend do by proxy: instead, she should just follow the directions in the patient leaflet, and then talk to her pharmacist or prescribing physician if she has more questions or any concerns.

Okay.... I will admit i am confused then. How is it I was safe during my placebo week given that I have gone off the pill altogether after that week?

We based our answer to you on your specific situation, rather than on broad and general information.

Oh I see you guys are so good! For a second there I was freaking out that I had not been safe after all. Good to know I was!!!

Can I just say you guys are awesome? I read your post about your motivation for this site and just want to say thank you. I know a lot of us come here pretty desperate and worried and it's great to know there are people who care and know their stuff on the other end. Thank you.

Thanks so much! We're glad to be able to help.