Do you have to take the pill at the same time for every cycle or can you start a new pack at a new time?
370643
It shouldn't.  The pills you take during your period are placebo's to help you remember to take a pill every day.  You're body isn't receiving the hormones during that time, so starting at a different time of day, as long as you are consistent and don't forget to take one, you should be just at protected.
1090612
here's the deal with the pill. you technically have about a three day window to take it before the hormones leave your system, but this is a VERY wide window. you should be taking it within the same hour every day, but if it like you say was only a three hour window, you will be fine. if you are still worried, use a condom and go back to taking your pill AT THE ORIGINAL TIME you were taking it before the slip up:) and call your gyno or local planned parenthood if you need to ask stuff like this, they're awesome at answering every kind of question;)
711433
Take all the green pills. The green pills don't make you have a period. They are just there to remind you to take your pills. You don't have to take any of them if you don't want. I never did and my pills now don't even have fake pills! \n\nIt's possible that you could experience break through bleeding and bleed during your first pack but, it's also possible that you won't. It takes about 3 months for your body to adjust to the pills. Your period might become shorter and ligther and might not even come at all this month don't worry but, if you are sexually active you should take a test. You are protected from pregnancy after 7 days and if you continue to take them at the exact same time everyday you shouldn't get pregnant as the pill is 99% effective. If you miss your period for 2 months in a row see your doctor.
1062713
Not possible. Unless you're on the pill and you mess around with when you stop and start taking them you can't. And even on the pill you'd have to be really careful and speak to your doctor to make sure you didn't become at risk of getting pregnant from taking pills the wrong times.
605733
If you start the pill at the beginning of your cycle (the first day of your period), you're protected immediately.  If you start at any other time, then it is possible that you could have ovulated before you started the pill.  Generally it is advised to use some other form of protection for a week after starting the pill at a time other than at the beginning of your cycle.  However, I would suggest using backup contraception until the beginning of your first menstrual period after starting the pill.  That way even if you did ovulate before you started taking the pill, you wouldn't get pregnant from it.  Anytime you are worried about how effective the pill might be, use a backup method such as a condom.  Also, until you are absolutely certain that you and your partner both do not have any STD's, use a condom--the pill doesn't protect you from STD's at all.
631646
When I was on the pill, I had missed quite a few myself, and I had to take double doses, and I never got pregnant.  I'm sure it is possible, but in my opinion, it is highly unlikely.  Everyone forgets to take it on time all the time.  I believe you are still protected, but don't forget, even on the pill, you are never 100% protected.  The only way to totally be protected is to abstain from sex altogether.  Good luck.
203261
I think you can take them all at once, it should not matter.  Try it and if it upsets your stomach spread them out. May try eating something before taking them first.
872038
More than likely you are spotting/ break through bleeding because you missed a pill or took one late. Did you make up the missed pill? You should always take all of the pills in your pill pack regardless of any bleeding. As soon as you realize that you missed a pill take it and stay on schedule with the rest of your pill pack. Not doing so will reduce the effectiveness of your pills. Also, these may not be the best pills for you, tell your doctor what symptoms you are having and they can determine a better pill for you. If you have stopped taking your pills or didn't make up the missed pills you would be wise to use condoms until you see your doctor and are told otherwise.
774359
It's okay to take it once or twice in your lifetime but be careful!!!  It should only be a LAST resort as it loses its effectiveness dramatically after each use.  If you are asking about it now, just get on the real pill.
631310
Well technically u cud start it anyday but the reason why they want u 2 start either da 1st day of ur period or the 1st sunday is because it takes at least 7 days 4 ur body 2 get used to the pill.  As u know u ovulate after ur period. It changes from woman 2 woman but it takes 7-14 days after da 1st day of ur period 4 u 2 ovulate. When u take it as the doctor prescribes, at ovulation, ur body wud fully accept the birth control and it will b at full effect and then it's safe for u 2 have sex and not b 2 stressed about getting pregnant.
736799
1 pill = ok.\n2 pill = good.\nmore than 4 pill = dangerous.\nBeware.\nAsk a doctor first according to your needs!
84505
Do use backup contraception till you start your second pack of pills.  AND remember birth control pills do NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS.  Please be safe!
1184704
No. Plus you can miss a period when you are on the pill too.
633066
If you are taking a 21 day birth control pill, do not stop for 7 days, but start a fresh pack.  If you are taking a 28 day pill, the last 7 days are inactive pills; take the first 21 days, discard the last 7 and start a fresh pack.  \n\nHowever, you can only do this with monphasic birth control pills (ie: pills that have the same dosage daily).
863207
It depends on the type of pill, is it progesterone only or combined?  Some have to be taken at exactly the same time every day - check the leaflet that came with them.  If you're still not sure, use a condom until after your next period just to be on the safe side.
862329
thats so not good, why would you do that? im sorry i just had to ask i think you defientley need to speak with whichever kind of doctor gave you those pills and they should have went over how to take them with you more thorougly. taking for at one time can be very damaging towards your body and mess you period up for a while. i think you need to get on the phone with them and find out what to do its there job to tell you how to use them, and your job to read the instructions. k-t and im sorry they went very thorough but atleast now you know
863496
Hi yes it does you should of started using the next pack straight away without any gap now that you have started taking the next pack i think you should go to your family planning clinic or GP as usually you would have to wait for your next period and start from scratch again this has to be a natural one with no pills but i would get medical advice just to be on the safe side as it sounds like you do not want any children yet.\nGood luck Hun