Is it safe to take birth control pills even on the second day of menstruation?

Answer 1

Yes, you can start taking a new pack of Birth Control pills as soon as you finish the "active" pills in the pack. If you have a 28-day pill pack, the active pills are the first 3 weeks of pills. The 4th week of pills are the "non-active" pills. "Active" just means that the pills have hormones in them which are active. "Non-active" means that these pills have no active hormones in them. In other words, the "non-active" pills cause the withdraw bleeding of a period. They allow your body to shed the lining of the uterus, just like during a regular period. If you skip the 4th week of pills, and immediately start a new pill pack, you will prevent the hormone withdraw and thus, the withdraw bleeding of a period. This is considered safe in most cases, however, you should check with your physician (the physician who knows your medical history and has prescribed your birth control pills), to be sure that it is safe in your specific situation. (FYI, I am a true physician and hope that this information helps. Again, you should always check with your own doctor because each individual's situation and medical problems and history are unique. It is unwise and oftentimes unsafe to take advice from a physician who has not examined you and taken a full medical history from you. In taking medical advice over the internet, you are taking a risk that could affect your health and life. Have a great day, and talk with your own doctor about your situation. )

Answer 2

Not really; periods are a natural part of a woman's biological process. Stopping them for extended periods of time is unhealthy and really just not worth it. You're health should always be your number one concern. So, as bad as that week or so might be, it's not worth getting sick over.

Answer 3

When you're on the birth control pill, it makes the period lighter. It can make it so light that you don't have it at all. Some pills are designed to skip the withdrawal bleeding altogether. This light or absent period is not dangerous; it actually reduces the risk of cancer of the lining of the uterus by thinning the lining.

Answer 4

There are no special risks or dangers from using birth control pills continuously, without taking the placebo pills.

Answer 5

Yes, you can and should take the birth control pill on schedule as prescribed regardless of bleeding.