First, how long were you taking your pills before having unprotected sex? If you took at least 7 days of birth control pills, then your protection was effective. If you continued to take your pills correctly during that month, you were protected during the multiple acts of intercourse.
Second, if you were a new pill user, it takes about 2-3 months for your body to get adjusted to being on the pill. During this time, you may experience some spotting.
Third, a benefit of taking the pill is that it should make your period lighter and shorter. The fact that you had bleeding a little before and during your placebo pills is normal. Being on the pill, you may find that your period bleeding does not become “heavy”. It is not necessary to have heavy bleeding during your period (the placebo pills) in order to begin a new pack. If you do not begin a new pack of pills, you are no longer protected from pregnancy. You know what that means: condoms or abstaining to prevent pregnancy.
If you are interested in restarting you birth control pills, please call your doctor or the clinic for information on when to do this.
6. January 2012
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