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Can you take your inactive pills before the active pills are finished in your pack?
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∙ 13y ago
I'm not sure why you would want to do this. But to be protected from pregnancy you need to take all the active pills as directed - then take the inactive pills or toss them out, the only purpose they serve is to remind you to take a pill everyday and when to start your next packet of active pills.
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Is there a significant different between yasmin birth control pills and Yaz birth control pills?
The biggest difference is that Yaz contains 24 active pills and 4 inactive pills, which have no active ingredients and Yasmin has 21 active pills and 7 inactive pills. The smaller number of inactive pills reduces some of the symptoms that occur just before and during the period.
Is it wrong to take the inactive pills while you are on your period?
No, they are intended for you to keep track of the pills (active) that you have taken.
Can you skip inactive pills after first month on the pill?
You can always skip the inactive pills but you must remember exactly how long not to take them and then start up your active pills when scheduled to do so. They are just sugar pills and really they are there so that you will remember to take the other pills at the appropriate time
On birth control is it possible to get your period while taking the active pills or does it only come when you take the inactive ones?
No you will not get your period while taking the active pills only the inactive pills. You may have spotting. If this is bothersome contact your doctor and they may give you another birth control pill that will work better for you.
How many pills are in a pack of birth control?
The number of pills in a pack depends on the particular medication. The most common is 21 "active" pills (with medication in them) and 7 "inactive" pills (no medication). There are many other variations -- 21 active pills only, or 28 active pills only, or 77 active pills and 7 placebos, 24 active and three placebos, etc. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber about the type of birth control pill you have.
You have been on the pill for 7 months and im due for your period today havent gotten it yet are you ok?
Yes you are okay. Most birth control pills have 3 weeks of active pills and 1 week of inactive pills. Be patient and allow the inactive pills to take effect.
What day does your period begin while taking birth control is it once you stop taking the active pills or does it begin when you finish the entire pack including the inactive pills?
The first day of your period will start once you stop taking the active pills.
In what order do you take birth control pills and which color do you take first?
Hello - You start taking birth control pills on the last day of your period. You will have seven pills which are a different colour from the other pills. The seven different coloured pills are the "non- active or sugar pills" which you start taking after you have finished taking the active pills. The active pills are the 28+ different coloured pills from the non active ones.
Can you delay cycle by taking birth control pills?
Yes, skip the 7 inactive pills and go straight to the next packet of pills, the day after taking the last active pill, in packet 1.
Can brown inactive pills help to go in mestration if your not on pills?
The inactive pills in a pack of birth control do not contain any active ingredients. They will not bring on a menstrual period any more than Smarties or aspirin or M&Ms. Talk with your health care provider if you're concerned about a missing period.
If I have my period before starting the sugar pills of my Birth Control Pack is it possible for me to get pregnant during this time?
As long as you did not skip any of the "active" pills in the packet, you are protected from pregnancy every day - including the week of your period and while taking the "inactive" sugar pills. Start your new packet on schedule.
Do you need to take the inactive tablets when taking the birth control pill?
Yes, you will need to take your inactive pills. There are no hormones in your inactive pills and missing them will not increase your risk of pregnancy. The purpose of inactive pills is to remind you to take the pill everyday and when to start the next packet.
