Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me? ... I am currently on my period and taking the sugar pills. I usually start my new pack on sundays however when I woke up this morning I realized I took that pill yesterday... a day early. I was wondering if I should just continue to take the pills in order ( not looking at the day on the packet , cause it will be wrong now) or start on monday , since I am still on my period till tues.... not sure..
Thanks to all who gave advice... To clarify I took the first active pill of a new pack, not a sugar pill:) I did continue to take the pills in order starting on saturday. I talked with my nurse and they said to remain taking them daily even if it looks like you are a day off when looking at the pack of pills. I will have an extra day with my period possibly, but to start the next pack on that sunday after my next period. Thanks again.:) ~ D.
You can do either. It won't affect your cycle at this point.
If it is the sugar pills that you took early don't even worry about it. I never even take the sugar pills. They are just simply reminder pills to keep you in the habit of taking your pills everyday.
I have done that before, and I'm almost positive you have to continue to take the pills after that first one daily. If you don't, you're not going to be protected on whichever day you choose to skip in order to get back on track. Next month, just go back to taking the first pill of the pack on Sunday again.
Don't you love it how 50% of the women don't read your post thoroughly and flood you with answers that aren't what you asked for?
The sugar pills dont mean anything. You could take them all or skip them all. Just continue taking them as usual
I would call your doc first thing in the morning. You can always take the pill a day late but you can't "untake" a pill.
