contraceptive pill

ok very random question...

I stopped taking the pill a few months ago, just cause I forgot for ages and then couldn't be bothered cause it didn't seem....uh....necessary
was thinking of starting to take it again but I haven't had a period since I stopped...so is there really any point? (I took it as contraception)
also even if I did want to start again, the instructions are that I start on the first day of my next period...and if I haven't had one what then?

yeah I'm aware I should probly ask a pharmacist or something...but just incase anyone here knows... :p:

(oh and ps i'm totally sure i'm not pregnant...just so I don't get a lot of replies saying 'you stopped taking it and now you missed your period OMG' :wink:

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Reply 1

Eshwe

I'd suggest going to a real doctor or even one of those Brooke centres. I think you'll have your question 100% correct then. It's important you ask the professionals on an issue like this :smile:

Reply 2

Glory

although if you had been to the doctors, and hadnt had a period for a while they would turn around and say start taking it again, reguardless to your period.

Best thing to do is book a pill check, explain you want to restart your old variety, they should give you a quick check over, blood pressure etc. And probabily provide you with a new prescription, and tell you to bin your old ones and use these. Doctors and nurses, dont like you using old stock.

Reply 3

*dicie*

Glory is right if you are not menstrating then you can begin the pill whenever.

But you should get blood pressure checked as the pill has a significant effect and should be checked about every 6 months.