Safe or unsafe times

[Headless Rat]

You start taking the pill on the second day of your period (and it's the first time you've taken the pill), your period stops at the end of day three, you sleep with someone on day five/six.....are the chances greater at that particular time of the month, than any other time,of getting pregnant or is it a fairly safe time of the month?Thanks

[redcrx]

surely if this was you first time of taking the pill you read the leaflet that is contained within each pack?? What type of pill are you taking, combined or mini? what did the leaflet say was the correct procedure for taking the pill for contraception??

If combined pill taken from 1st day or period it is thought to cover immediately. If started at any other time then it is advised to take other precautions for 7 days.

[Pippa68]

Do people ever read the leaflets? I wouldn't take any pills without reading the guidelines!

[redcrx]

you really do need to thoroughly read all info supplied with tablets. How would you know if they were causing any side effects if you dont know what warnings to look out for. The instructions for usage are just the basics.

[Pippa68]

Exactly, red :o)

To be honest the amount of Qs asked about the pill worry me....

[Headless Rat]

For God's sake people stop fretting.There were other forms of contraception used too. My question arises due to the fact that it doesnt say anything on the leaflet about taking it on the 2nd day of your period as opposed to your first day.Jeez. and it was Cilest by the way

[filthiestfis]

awww Rat :o) sounds like you need some loving!

[Pippa68]

I don't give a toss if you used other contraception or not ~ it isn't my problem!

And duh....if it doesn't mention anything about taking the pill on the second day...don't.

[redcrx]

Its got to be the fault of the GPs too, surely they have a duty to ensure they are handing out prescription drugs to those that can use them responsibly.

[redcrx]

Celest is the brand name, is it a combined or mini pill???

Why would you ask about pregnancy if you used other form or contraceptive?

[Headless Rat]

Filthiestfis, are you following me?!! ;)
Good God, why on earth do people get so frickin agitated on this thing??It's an answerbank for questions that are asked...dont it written anywhere that the questions have to be intelligent or the answers hard to find....

[Pippa68]

Have you seen the amount of pill Qs asked?

If only GPs knew, or looked at answerbank, they would be mortified.

[Headless Rat]

Dont know if its a mini pill or a combined pill!!

[Pippa68]

The mini pill is taken every day without a break. The combined pill is taken with a break of 7 days. The mini pill is progesterone only, the combined is oestrogen & progesterone.

I believe the mini pill has to be taken at exactly the same time every day (I was on it while breastfeeding as you can't take the combined pill then. I believe the mini pill is slightly less effective than the combined..but only slightly.

[redcrx]

its the combined pill rat,
try reading this, it will give you idea of side effects etc too http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitne ss/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100002927.h tml

[candybar]

heehee dear me, everyone is getting all worked up! my doctor and most sites state that the pill can be taken any day of the period up to day 3/4 to give immediate protection. it CAN be started at any other time but it is advisable to wait 7 days until it is fully working. some people even wait until taking a full packet before they stop using other protection. but as you say you are, then i'd say you have nothing to worry about. as long as you dont miss any pills, its all good :)

[filthiestfis]

yeah I follow you Ratty ;o)