Contraceptive Pill Question

LegacyUser

I'm on the contraceptive pill.It's a 21 day packet, which means there are seven pill-free days. I was just wondering are you at risk of getting pregnant if you have sex during these pill-free days??

dudara

To answer your question, if you take the pill correctly for the 21 days then you have nothing to worry about.

I'm going to berate you slightly here for taking the pill when you do not fully understand how it works, or how to take it. Read the leafleft that comes with the pill from cover to cover. It explains how to take it. If you have any further questions then head to your GP or pharmacist.

LegacyUser

Well, the thing is, I've only just began to take it, and it doesn't mention that in the leaflet, at least not the one I have anyway. It explains the whole hormone-free process but doesn't explain if you're protected during this time. thanks anyway.

dudara

Fair enough, that's a pretty big omission on the part of the leaflet.

The hormones in the pill act to prevent you from ovulating by convincing your body that it is already pregnant, so by the time that you've taken 21 and start the pill free period, there should be no egg present for possible fertilisation. The pill-free period is meant to allow you to have a "period", before you start again.

I use "period" because even though it feels exactly the same as a normal period, the biological mechanisms behind it are slightly different.

LegacyUser

Duda your wrong, im on Microlite and it says you can get pregnant during the 7 days and to use condoms during the 7 days

dudara

I'm also on Microlite, and have been for 6.5 years. You can have sex unprotected during the 7-day gap, the reason being what I've previously state above. There should be no egg present to fertilise.

Otherwise, I've been beating the odds all these years.

Nevyn

I have never heard that to be the case on any contraceptive pill,
to be sure check with the leaflet you get with the pill and check with your dr who prescribed it.

tSubh Dearg

blueblue wrote:

Duda your wrong, im on Microlite and it says you can get pregnant during the 7 days and to use condoms during the 7 days

Are you sure you're not confusing the rule for not having unprotected sex for 7 days after you miss a pill or take it late?

I've never heard anything like that with any of the pills that I've taken. The one I'm currently on Ovranette, says quite clearly in the leaflet "You do not need to use any other form of contraception during the seven-day break provided you have taken the 21 pills properly and you start the next pack on time."

LegacyUser

'How much does the microlite pill cost for 6 months? I recently got a prescription from my doctor but as i am a student i dont know if i will be able to afford it'

LegacyUser

I'm not sure how much Microlite is, as I'm on another pill, but you don't have to get all of it at once - I usually just get one month's supply at a time.

Victor

Yeah, with repeat prescriptions you just get what you can afford at the time up to the maximum they will hand out (with some medications they will only hand out a few weeks worth at a time, to prevent abuse, loss, theft, etc.)

faceman

OP be careful of what advice you take here, if unsure talk to your GP.

As long as you are taking the pill as instructed, theoratically you should be ok, however outside factors such as illness, other medications, vomitting, the scutters can influence the affectiveness of the pill.

I thought the Mods have a rule about seeking medical advice on this forum?

Stargal

jo8 wrote:

'How much does the microlite pill cost for 6 months? I recently got a prescription from my doctor but as i am a student i dont know if i will be able to afford it'

It can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy but it's usually around €11 for one month. Some places do a student discount, which can be handy, espec if you're getting a few months supply at the time.

dudara

I get all 6 months of my prescription for microlite filled at once, and it costs somewhere in the region of 40-45 Euro. Some student medical centres will provide a few months of medication free, as they receive samples from the companies. I often received 2-3 months of the pill free from my student doctor when I was in college.

zaza78

hi there few questions im on the IUD the coil thinking of getting it taken out for lots of reasons.:
just want to know is the pill a good choice ? i dont know what to go for and my head is recked ? how much does it cost do u have to pay the doc then pay the chemist ? this stuff should be free for us along with other womens things what do you think?

sarcur

ZaZa 78,

I suggest you go to a GP who can go through all the various options if you are considering changing your contraception. Some interesting information on www.womenshealthclinic.ie

fend

Microlite is about 12-14euro a month... Depends which pharmacy you get it from as they can vary...

Why get the 6months all at once? You cant go pick it up ever months, of maybe 2 at a time.... They pharmacy will give you back the prescription if you are not collecting the full 6 months

zaza78

thanks

LegacyUser

I recently started microlite pill im on my 4th month, but ive noticed my period does not come in the 7day free break..I can get it while taking the pill during the 21 days?
Can any1 please explain what is happening?

Maple

charmina wrote: »

I recently started microlite pill im on my 4th month, but ive noticed my period does not come in the 7day free break..I can get it while taking the pill during the 21 days?
Can any1 please explain what is happening?

Medical advice is not allowed on this site. To be 100% assured of this issue, please contact your GP to discuss

Maple

jelly&icecream

fend wrote: »

Microlite is about 12-14euro a month... Depends which pharmacy you get it from as they can vary...

Why get the 6months all at once? You cant go pick it up ever months, of maybe 2 at a time.... They pharmacy will give you back the prescription if you are not collecting the full 6 months

I get the 6 months at once because its cheaper! 12*6 is 72 euro while getting the 6 months at once costs somewhere between 40-50 euro depending on the pharmacy. I also find that its easier to lose a small bit of paper than the actual pills themselves.

LegacyUser

Hi im on microlite pill my last pill was monday I took all my pills at the same time and never missed one im on my 7 day break now but had unprotected sex im due my period on friday can I get pregnant or does the pill cover you on your 7 day break Thanks

Tokyo

Hi OP,

as has already been pointed out, medical advice is not permitted in these forums. Seeing as you have quite a few questions about how to use the contraceptive pill, I strongly suggest that you visit the GP or family planning clinic that prescribed it to you, and seek more information there.

Thread Closed.

Mike