Been on Depo for a little over 4 yrs and had no issues with it until I stopped using it last yr due to a move (missed my shot) and got the adverse reaction of weight gain(not during the shot but after) and when I got back on it a few months ago, it held in my weight, couldn't lose a pound so I just recently got off and was able to have my period again after not having it for so many years and so my doctor prescribed my Apri.
First time on the pill, heard good and bad news esp about weight gaining or losing weight but everyones different so I'm giving it a shot.
Question is, since my insurance was being annoying and slow all week, my period had been over for like a week almost 2 now and finally got to pick up a pack yesterday, could I start taking them now even with my period being over with???
Need replies asap please. I want some kind of BC in me soon due to both my kids being conceived by pre-cum literally.
Starting Apri a while after my period ended?
- Posted:
- 12 Feb 2011 by Liciouz
- Topics:
- apri, birth control, weight, period
Responses (2)
puckiemull13 Feb 2011
Hi there,
I know what you're saying,you need to get on something soon but usually when you're starting off the pill either first time or first after using another contraceptive you have to start on the first day of your period but you missed that so my advice would be to contact your gp,everyone is different.
I know thats not much help but sometimes coming off the depo it takes a while before your fertility comes back right(even though you've had a period)
I know this because i was on the dopo myself came off it and went on the pill,1year later i fell pregnant,my doc said the pill does not agree with so was'nt working for the year i came off the depo but it still took a year for my fertility to come back,but every woman is different and there are so many different pills out there now and they all effect everyone differently.Speak with your gp asap.
Let us know how it goes
suzanne6614 Feb 2011
Yes, you can start taking Apri at any stage of your cycle. You will however need to wait until you have taken 7 active tablets before you are protected from pregnancy. Use another method of contraception during this time.
(If you had started them on day 1 of your period you would have full protection immediately.)
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So will you be ok to start it this week even though you're over your period?