Is Sprintec still available?

Is Sprintec still available?

Tri-Lo Sprintec seemed to have disappeared, until its recent resurfacing. Tri-Lo Sprintec is once again on the market; however, this time it’s just one of the many generics available for Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo….

How many times can you skip your period on the pill?

If you take the active pills continuously, you won’t get a period until you stop them. If you stop taking active pills, you may experience a “withdrawal” bleed, which is similar to your period. Dabney recommends that you allow this to happen once every three to four months.

Can I get pregnant if I never missed a pill?

The birth control pill is very effective if a person takes it correctly and does not miss any pill days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the pill is 99.7 percent effective with perfect use.

Why am I protected during placebo week?

The placebo pills themselves don’t protect against pregnancy, but the regular dose of hormones provided by your active pills keeps you safe from pregnancy even during the seven days when you’re not taking them.

Is it normal to not get period on placebo pills?

When they reach the placebo pills, there is simply no lining to slough off and they “skip” their period. This is perfectly safe. Menstrual bleeding is triggered by a drop in the level of the female hormones progesterone and estrogen.

What if I start a new pack of birth control late?

If you’ve missed one pill anywhere in the pack or started a new pack one day late, you’re still protected against pregnancy. You should: take the last pill you missed now, even if this means taking two pills in one day. carry on taking the rest of the pack as normal….

Can you shorten the 7 day break on the pill?

Most instructions tell you to take a seven-day pill-free break but you can choose to shorten this break, or to miss it and not have a withdrawal bleed (see Can I miss out my withdrawal bleed? on page 11).

Can I take my birth control 30 minutes late?

If you’re taking a combined-hormone pill, which contains estrogen and progestin, you’re protected against pregnancy as long as you take your pill each day. If you’re taking progestin-only pills, the pill may be less effective if you take it more than three hours later than usual….

When is a pill considered late?

A pill taken 3 to 24 hours past scheduled time is considered late. Take your pill as soon as you remember, even if it means taking two pills in one day. Taking your pill late on a regular basis is not recommended….