the pill...

[Rafferty]

This is quite confusing! but if anyone could help give me an answer that'd be great!

I'm on marvelon contraceptive pills, and last month I finished one packet and just ran the next packet in so i didnt have a period. However, after 5 days of the new packet, i missed a couple of pills so decided to have my 7 day break then. It will be 7 days tomorrow so I'll be starting my new packet tomorrow.

My question is... how long is it until I'll be protected against pregnancy again?! I know with a stomach upset etc its 7 days of using extra precautions, but Im totally confused with this one cause ive stopped part way through my packet! i've read my pill instructions but just got more confused!

Any help would be great!
Thank you!
x x

[tigwig]

I'm really not sure but I would take precautions for a further 2 weeks just in case. If you have just had a period its unlikely you would be fertile straight away but if you really don't want a baby then your best off not taking that chance.
I think it would have been better to just keep on taking the pills and to not have a break at all.
If you can't remember to take the pill have you thought of other methods of contraception?

[ilsonchick]

if you miss a pill then take your next one whether it be an hour later or a day later im pretty sure its 72 hours before your protected again.