That does sound confusing, but is an easy solution!
You may be interested in reviewing the Loestrin 24 Fe website, complete with the Patient Information Sheet, FAQs and other helpful information: Loestrin 24 Fe.
You can choose the day you want to start your pills...most women choose either a Monday or Sunday. I'm not sure where you read that "you must take the pill starting Sunday", because the Detailed Patient Information Leaflet with your prescription clearly says you can choose the day, beginning with the first day of your period. You probably noticed your pill pack has pre-printed days-of-the-week, and this does begin with Sunday. However, there are pre-printed "days of the week" label strips, each starting with a different day, that you simply place on your pill pack to change your start day.
It's great that you called your doctor for clarification, and she said to start the pills on the upcoming Sunday. It sounds like you took a pill the same day you called your doctor, and she told you to wait until the upcoming Sunday to start your pills...so you are just "off" on the day. Since you are a day ahead, the simplest method would be to just take the "day of the week" label that correctly corresponds with the day you are actually taking the pill...I assume since you are a day ahead, this would be the label beginning with Saturday?
Since you've been taking the pill for 2 weeks (I assume with no missed pills), then you would be protected from pregnancy (up to 99% effectiveness rate) if you choose to have sex with your partner.
Does this help? Please write back if you need more clarification!
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That does sound confusing, but is an easy solution!
You may be interested in reviewing the Loestrin 24 Fe website, complete with the Patient Information Sheet, FAQs and other helpful information: Loestrin 24 Fe.
You can choose the day you want to start your pills...most women choose either a Monday or Sunday. I'm not sure where you read that "you must take the pill starting Sunday", because the Detailed Patient Information Leaflet with your prescription clearly says you can choose the day, beginning with the first day of your period. You probably noticed your pill pack has pre-printed days-of-the-week, and this does begin with Sunday. However, there are pre-printed "days of the week" label strips, each starting with a different day, that you simply place on your pill pack to change your start day.
It's great that you called your doctor for clarification, and she said to start the pills on the upcoming Sunday. It sounds like you took a pill the same day you called your doctor, and she told you to wait until the upcoming Sunday to start your pills...so you are just "off" on the day. Since you are a day ahead, the simplest method would be to just take the "day of the week" label that correctly corresponds with the day you are actually taking the pill...I assume since you are a day ahead, this would be the label beginning with Saturday?
Since you've been taking the pill for 2 weeks (I assume with no missed pills), then you would be protected from pregnancy (up to 99% effectiveness rate) if you choose to have sex with your partner.
Does this help? Please write back if you need more clarification!
February 21, 2010 - 7:48amThis Comment
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