
On Birth Control Pills Left, But Got Periods. When To Start Taking Placebo?

Question: Hello,I have 4 active birth control pills left,but got my period today.Do I finish the 4 active pills,then take a week of placebo,or what?So many different answers on the web.Thank you so much.A
Brief Answer:
Hello, I would be happy to help you...
Detailed Answer:
If a patient were to come in with bleeding during the active pills, and in particular right towards the end of the pill pack, I would probably have them stop today (Wednesday) and restart a new pack on this coming Sunday. You would expect the bleeding to increase over the next couple of days, and you would restart the new pack even though you might still be bleeding.
I would also take a pregnancy test just to make sure something else is not going on. Also, if the bleeding became a more persistent or recurrent problem, you should be seen for further evaluation.
I hope that this helps!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you very much for taking your valuable time to answer my question,I appreciate it a lot.Pregnancy isn't an issue at present,I will take your advice as given.Hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving,and thanks again:) XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Thank you for the followup!
Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX
I am happy to help. Good luck and Happy Holidays.
Dr. Raichle
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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