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Birth Control pills become inactive when you miss three or more pills.if you have done so you should stronglyengage in only protected sex for at least 3 weeks depending on your brand of pills.some pills you have to stay protected one week. -Whitley the Great

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It's usually a few days after you start taking them.

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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.


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.


Do you have to always take the inactive birth control pills?

They're called "inactive" because that's what they are. They're simply reminder pills so that you start the next pack on 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.


Can you get pregnant after birth control?

No, I wouldn't say so. The inactive pills are exactly as the name states. Inactive. They are basically sugar pills which are put into the packet to make way for your menstrual cycle. If you wanna have sex during the inactive pills I'd use some other means of contraception.


Can get pregnant after birth control?

No, I wouldn't say so. The inactive pills are exactly as the name states. Inactive. They are basically sugar pills which are put into the packet to make way for your menstrual cycle. If you wanna have sex during the inactive pills I'd use some other means of contraception.


Is it ok to take penicillin right after inactive birth control pills?

NEVER stop taking penicillin without a doctor's consent, regardless of which birth control pills you're taking, because infections will come back.


You stopped your birth control pills a week after having sexcan you become pregnant a week after stopping your pills but had sex aweek before?

Yes you can become pregnant a week after you have stopped taking birth control pills.


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.


Can you become pregnant by not taking the active birth control?

The active birth control pills are the ones that prevent pregnancy. If you don't take those pills, you could get pregnant.


Is sex still safe if on last day of taking the pill?

Yes. Just because you are on the "inactive" pills does not mean your birth control pills are not working. Just take them as directed.


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.