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Am I still protected?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 12:58 am
by ctj1718
I’ve just started the pill and period has come 5 days before my 7 day break,if my period finishes during the 7 day break,am I still protected during the rest of the 7 day break or should I start my new pack of pills as soon as this period is over?
Re: Am I still protected?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:44 am
by DArwin
What ones are they
Re: Am I still protected?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:46 am
by DArwin
There are a few different kinds here is a link form planned parenthood on taking them
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn ... ntrol-pill
Re: Am I still protected?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:33 am
by ctj1718
DArwin wrote:What ones are they
The 21 day one- combined pill
Re: Am I still protected?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:08 am
by Sam W
Hi ctj,
Yes, you will still have protection during your placebo pills, even if your period (actually a withdrawal bleed) finishes before they do. If you're curious as to why that is, check this out:
How do birth control pills really work, even during the placebo period?
DArwin, thank you for trying to help out, but please remember that this section of the boards is for staff and volunteer replies only.