SWITCHING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS - Sexual Health - Women Message Board

kdgirl8 · 04-30-2003, 07:26 PM

I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for 3 years but I think it has been causing mood swings b/c of the different hormone levels. I am on my week with inactive pills and about to start a new pill called Yasmin on Friday. Does anyone know if I need to use a backup method if I have sex, or does the new pill take a month or so to become effective?

wrin · 05-01-2003, 08:16 PM

I highly doubt you need to use a backup method but better safe than sorry, neh?

kdgirl8 · 05-02-2003, 11:05 AM

Thanks for your reply.. I think Im switching in a month so to use up the rest of my Ortho Tri.. I normally dont mind condoms but my boyfriend and I are going on a romantic vacation in 2 weeks.. and sometimes they ruin the moment...

Hezza182 · 05-02-2003, 10:36 PM

I have recently switched from Marvelon to Triquilar, and I asked my doc if I need a back up method as well! Here is the answer:

When finished your last pack of old pills, do not wait a week to have your period before beginning the new ones (Yasmin, in your case)!

So, take your last Ortho-Tricyclen or whatever and then start Yasmin the very next day. You might get some breakthrough bleeding since your body usually has a period at this time, but doc assured me that I am just as protected as always when switching!

Even if you waited to have that period, it'd just be like any other month, you're still fully protected!

Hope this helps!

kdgirl8 · 05-04-2003, 07:09 PM

Thank you both for your responses! I have another question, recently I read online that these 5 Dutch women supposedly had blood clots related to the Yasmin, and it really scares me!! Does anyone know if this is a myth??