Why do you have to wait 7 days after starting birth control?
When the pack is done, wait 7 days before you start a new pack. You’ll get your period when you aren’t taking pills (hormone‑free days). You’re still protected from pregnancy during this time. The hormone‑free days must not be longer than 7 days.
Is it bad to continuously take birth control?
It is safe to take the pill for as many years as you like, either using the regular method, or the continuous method. The side effects from taking the pill continuously are the same as taking the pill in the regular way. Serious side effects are rare, but important to be aware of.
Is birth control effective after 7 days?
That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to the following Monday morning to be protected right away. If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you’ll be protected from pregnancy after 7 days of using the pill.
Can I continue taking the pill without a break?
If you’re not sure which pill you’re on or which pills in the packet to miss out, speak to your pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP. Avoid taking more than 2 packs without a break, unless your GP says you can. There’s a risk you could experience side effects, such as: feeling sick.
Can you get pregnant after 5 days on the pill?
If you start combination pills within 5 days after the first day of your period, you’ll be protected from pregnancy right away. For example, if you get your period Monday morning, you can start the pill anytime until Saturday morning and be protected from pregnancy that same day.
Can you take the combined pill continuously?
Tailored regimes. You can also take the combined pill as a tailored regime. This may include taking the pill for 21 days and stopping for 4, or taking the pill continuously without a break. For more information speak to a doctor or nurse.