Birth Control - Los Angeles,CA

You can do what is called "quick start" meaning you can start any time. The reason birth control is started on the first sunday of your period or after your period is just so that you are sure you are not pregnant when you initially start. SUNDAY was chosen because it is the first day of the week and it was an easy reminder when to start the pill cycle. You can start birth control pills any time so long as you are not pregnant. If you have had unprotected sex since your last period you are suggested to take a pregnancy test. If of course you are not pregnant you can start the pill but need to use a backup method (condom) for the first 7 days of the pill use (if you have sex)to enable the hormones of the pill to start taking effect in your body. Just know that your period may be a little irregular for the first 3 months of pill use like spotting in between periods. Give it at least 3 months to get use to. But if you continue to have irregular cycles you may have to switch pills or birth control method (depending on the circumstances) you can ask your doctor/NP if you have any concerns-im sure she/he will inform you further.FYI-starting birth control on sundays is old school thinking/practice so if your health care provider still says you must start on sundays then they need up to date training or need to be caught up with the latest research. Good Luck!

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sunday starter is now old way of starting any hormonal BCMs.The most effective way is to start on your fist day of your peroid whether you are using pills,patch or vaginal ring.......please get full instruction of whatever BCM you are choosing to use from your health provider including possible side effects of each methods. As a nurse practitioner the only thing that I don't like about mamasource is when some moms try to give advice on medical issues. The medical advising should be left to people who are qualified to give them. Remember, the purpose of this site is to share experiences and opinions only.

It depends on what kind of bc you are referring to. Sounds like you might be referring to your first pack of pills. If that's true, your doctor or pharmacist can certainly give you advice on this, but in my experience, my pill packets were always self explanatory and advised me to start on a sunday and I don't believe it matters what Sunday you start. Check the instructions that came with the pills and if they are specific, try calling any pharmacy. Most pharmacists are more than happy to help over the phone. That way you won't have to bother your doctor over the weekend.

Sunday after your period.

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I don't think it really matters what day you start it on. Different birth controls tell you different things. I always started mine on Sunday until I started using YAZ because you are supposed to start it on the first day of your period no matter what day it is. I would ask your doctor if you still feel un-sure.

S.,

I haven't had to deal with BC recently but just wanted to let you know that in my family our cycle is off and my brother, one of my sons and one of my neices were conceived the day after period ended. Be safe and use a back up.

Evelyn

I dont think it really matters. But, that is the easy to remember.

You can either start on the first day of your period (in which case you don't have to use a back-up birth control method), or the following Sunday. Remember, though, that it's the Sunday following the FIRST day of your period, not the Sunday after it ends. If you do a Sunday start, use a back-up method (ie, condoms) for 7 days. Your pill pack should have instructions stating this.

What? What an interesting theory! Personally, I think you would do yourself a huge favor by getting informed and trying out more natural ways spacing out your children. Your fertility is not a disease which needs treatment! go to www.boma-usa.org to learn a little bit about the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning. It has worked flawlessly for everyone in my family, and no, it doesn't mean we never get to have sex!

I love being able to count on my predicatable body (even with irregular cycles), and never having to bother with juggling fertility inhibiting drugs, wondering if what I'm feeling is really something wrong with me or side effects or those drugs, or anything. Plus, when we decided to get pregnant with our first baby, there was no risk of having damaged or delayed my fertility because of drugs. My mother-in-law is a certified teacher of this method and had all three of children exactly when she wanted to.

Best of luck!

HI S..
You start your birth control the first day you are on your period. After finishing the last birth control you should get your period again after 2.

Lets say your period starts Monday you take your first bith control on that Monday. You take it for the next 21 days. Have a 7 day break, and start again with the next package regardless wether you are still on your period or not.

Jess

From what I remember of those days on the pill, that seems right. Double check with your dr. though.

I personally started on sunday because it was just easier to remember but you just need to start it as soon as possible after your period ends

From what I've been told the first Sunday after your period is the Old School way of doing things and that the only reason that was recommended was to try and keep better track of your cycle. I am on Yaz... which is sooo... much better than Ortho Tri Cyclin and it comes with a set of stickers that you put at the top of the pills so you can mark it with whatever day you want to start. It makes it very nice and convenient. Good luck!

Start the first Sunday after your period STARTS and if your period starts on a Sunday start that same day. You will be protected after the first month, use condoms during the first month. Sunday start gives you your withdrawl bleed (period) during the week, not on a weekend, and is for convenience only. This start method works for pills, patch, or nuva ring. Most important with pills for effectiveness is taking it at the same time everyday.

S.,

I have always been a Sunday starter. When you start your pills on Sunday you have a better chance of having period free weekends. Hope this helps

A.

S.,
That's what my OB said to me after I had my daughter. However, the pill case start you off on a Sunday so its easy to follow and I don't have to worry about remembering if I took it or not.

M. P

When they give you birth control it starts on Sunday, it doesn't matter about your period because the pills will regulate it according to the pack.