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On Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. Missed Pill And Delayed Periods. When To Start The Next Cycle?
I ve been on birth control ( ortho tri-cyclen lo) for 5 years. I m 22. I did not take pills the past month (did not have the pills available until two days into week 2 of active pills) because the doctor told me not to with the delay and was instructed to start the Sunday after my period. I should have started my period this week (it s now Friday) but it has not happened. Can I still start the new cycle of pills on Sunday to re-regulate things?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
How many pills have you missed exactly ?
It is not clear from your question.
If you have missed more than 3 pills, then do not start a new pack.
Wait for your period, use back up protection, and start a fresh pack from day 2 of your periods.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
How many pills have you missed exactly ?
It is not clear from your question.
If you have missed more than 3 pills, then do not start a new pack.
Wait for your period, use back up protection, and start a fresh pack from day 2 of your periods.
Take care.
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