When should my period begin when taking ortho tri-cyclen lo?
Question: I begin taking my first pack of ortho tri-cyclen lo on the Wednesday after my period began (which began on Friday) instead of the Sunday after. When should I expect my period while taking the seven placebo pills? Also, since I began the pills the Wednesday after my period began, how many days should I have used a back-up method of birth control? Answer: You should expect to have your next period within two days after you start taking the placebo pills. You should use a back-up method of birth control for the first two weeks of your first packet of pills. For more information please see this link: birth control pills.
