how long can u be on the birth control pills for?
435514
til the well runs dry or u get one of teh more serious side effects such as cancer and pregnancy.
59750
You can skip it with birth control pills, but it's not healthy to go more than 3 months without a period.
1101930
Your doctor should have told you that... but some birth control pills take up to a month to fully work! Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist!
631310
Well technically u cud start it anyday but the reason why they want u 2 start either da 1st day of ur period or the 1st sunday is because it takes at least 7 days 4 ur body 2 get used to the pill.  As u know u ovulate after ur period. It changes from woman 2 woman but it takes 7-14 days after da 1st day of ur period 4 u 2 ovulate. When u take it as the doctor prescribes, at ovulation, ur body wud fully accept the birth control and it will b at full effect and then it's safe for u 2 have sex and not b 2 stressed about getting pregnant.
969449
As long as you take you medication at the same time everyday you will be ok but just remember birth control is only 99.9% accurate, which means there is still that slight chance of getting pregnant. I've been on the pill for almost a month now an ive had sexual intercourse and ive been fine.
193137
Hi - yes you are VERY fertile, so always protect yourself.\n\nYour body has to adjust to producing hormones on its own.  The pill was producing the hormones for you.\n\nThe time it takes to adjust is different for everyone.  Usually within 4-6 months your periods will regulate.  Some doctors say it can take 1 or 2 years if you have been on the pill for a very long time.\n\nIf you are experiencing oily skin and hair, mood swings, etc. - then your body is trying to get its period.  These are good signs.\n\nIn a couple of months if you still don't get it, go see your OBGYN as a precaution.  Hang in there.
1035646
It is best to wait the 3 months to allow the birth control medicine to leave your system. While the medication left in your system may not cause defects or problems directly with the fetus, it may cause you to have problems carrying the child to term through miscarriage. Give yourself the 3 months to lessen the chances of that, it's not something you want to experience.
843169
Get on birth control.
28335
Once your period has started, I don't think there is a way of stopping it. If you are already on the pill, depending on the pill, and you don't wish to have your period, you just continue taking the pill, instead of stopping for a week or taking the placebos during that pauze. Your period will only appear after stopping or taking the placebos. It is not recommendable to continue taking the pill for a large amount of time.
1005592
Here's the scoop about birth control pills...\n\nYou have to take them EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME for them to be MOST effective (99% effective). If you take them everyday but at different times of day, it doesn't keep a constant level of hormone in your system. So long as you follow that cardinal rule your pill will be effective. The brand name of your pill isn't going to effect that either....so whether you're on a full dose or low dose hormone pill, it doesn't matter. If you're still unsure about it, there is no shame in using condoms. They are a great back-up method to BC pills.
409558
When I started taking the pill, I ws hormonally balanced.  My hormones were fine while i was on the pill, but once I got off of it, that is when the troubles started.  My period became unpredictable and I spotted often.  I was irritable and I cried often.  I also have not been able to get pregnant for the past 6 months and my gynocologist said that it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year to concieve after stopping the pill.
1167766
I don't know how Alesse brand pills work, but I thought that you were supposed to begin the pill pack the first Sunday AFTER your period starts.  So if you had started your period on a Sunday, I'm pretty sure you should've started the pills the next Sunday.  Either way, it takes a little while for your body to really adjust to the pills (about 7 days before it provides birth control protection and potentially a couple of months until your cycle is regulated), so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.  But if you are worried or have any questions, call your doctor and they'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
794312
Oh, yeah. I was a birth control baby, myself. Antibiotics completely foil birth control-meaning it wont work while you take them and for the 7 days after you take your last pill.
76189
Any type of pills that alter your reproductive hormones can mess your periods up. Like me, I'm on Yasmin and my period started a week early and I'm on my 8th day... not common for me at all! Did you do your week of inactive pills? Give them 3 months and if you're still messed up, I'd talk to your gyn about switching to another kind.
84505
Do use backup contraception till you start your second pack of pills.  AND remember birth control pills do NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS.  Please be safe!
259536
First off, you should call your doctor.  But rest assured, the body can take 3--6 frustrating months to stabilize when on a pill.  This could be your bodies way of reacting to the new pill, or this may not be the best pill for you.  Work with your doctor to find the best answer for you!
976881
Sometimes it will take 1-3 months for your body to adjust to changes in the pill.  I'd give it at least another month before freaking out too much. If it's still happening next month, call your doctor and ask for a change.