skipping the last week of birth control sugar pills - Birth Control Message Board

besafe20 · 04-03-2005, 02:27 PM

I heard that the last week of pills are just inactive sugar pills. So If I just skip those and start my new pack on sunday like I am supposed to is that ok?

GLSheridan · 04-03-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by besafe20

I heard that the last week of pills are just inactive sugar pills. So If I just skip those and start my new pack on sunday like I am supposed to is that ok?

In most packs, the last week is inert ingredients. You need to make sure that this is the case with your brand of pills. If so, it isn't necessary to take them. Just be sure to start the pill again on time.