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What Should Oral Contraceptive Pills Be Resumed After Menstruation?

Hi i been off my OCP since last month,, i decided to start taking them again after my period.. my period ended last saturday.. basically i havent taken my new pills since last sunday.. i had sex yesterday and today styars my fertile week acorrding to my menstrual cycle app calendar.. i took 2the first 2 pills from week 1.. i m confused??? what should i do?? forget the pills & just start fresh next month??
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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The pill will start working right away for birth control if you start on the first day of your period. Start your first pack of pills on the Sunday after you start your menstrual period. You should use a backup method of birth control (condoms with spermicide) until you start the pill.
There are three different ways to start taking birth control pills. First Day of Period Start: Start your pills on the first day of your period. Continue to take one pill every day at the same time. With this method, you do not need to use a backup method as the pills are effective in preventing pregnancy right away.
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What Should Oral Contraceptive Pills Be Resumed After Menstruation?

The pill will start working right away for birth control if you start on the first day of your period. Start your first pack of pills on the Sunday after you start your menstrual period. You should use a backup method of birth control (condoms with spermicide) until you start the pill. There are three different ways to start taking birth control pills. First Day of Period Start: Start your pills on the first day of your period. Continue to take one pill every day at the same time. With this method, you do not need to use a backup method as the pills are effective in preventing pregnancy right away.