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Am I an ignorant twat for not knowing this or is it not true? Anyone know?

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ElizaDooFuckAll · 20/02/2012 16:00

Ladies

Not sure if posting here is the right place but it seemed as good as any.

I ran out of pills, couldn't get my prescription from the Dr so borrowed a pack from my friend, who takes a different brand.

I joked with my co workers today that I was going to switch to my friends brand as my boobs seemed to be growing. When I explained what I meant they all went nuts and said that you shouldn't do that as you wouldn't be covered for the first 10 days of taking the new branded pill, so could end up pregnant.

Seriously - is this true? Am I completely ignorant of this or.....should I not have thrown mydd's cot out at the weekend? Have I technically been having unprotected sex for 10/14 days??

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LackaDAISYcal · 20/02/2012 16:19

Aside from the safety issues of taking someone else's medication, I was always told when starting or changing the pill, to start on the first day of your period, so you would

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ElizaDooFuckAll · 20/02/2012 16:15

I'm certain they are both combined as she was on Yasmin as I was until recently. Devora, apologise for my ignorance I thought any pills were better than no pills. At least I tried. I too, hope all turns out OK ! But fear not, I will give it 11 days until my period is due and then I will come back and let you all know if im fine or up the spout. Yikes.

Thanks Headfairy and BillyBB

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headfairy · 20/02/2012 16:15

Exactly devora, its not just the risk of accidental pregnancy you should worry about OP... different doses of pill have different effects on individuals. Your friend has been prescribed that pill because her GP knows it's safe for her. Your body may be different, blood pressure, weight, age etc are all relevant when prescribing the pill, so the pill you were on was right for your body.

Devora · 20/02/2012 16:10

I think there are a number of reasons for not borrowing your friend's pills, only one of which is contraceptive failure.

Hope all turns out ok.

BillyBollyBandy · 20/02/2012 16:09

Are they both either combined or mini pills? That would make a difference. On Cerazette you would only be not covered for 48 hoursI think

headfairy · 20/02/2012 16:08

Well, don't take my word for it, but a lot depends I think on the type of pill you and your friend are taking.

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ElizaDooFuckAll · 20/02/2012 16:07

Oh F*

Ignorant twat it is then !

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headfairy · 20/02/2012 16:03

I think your co workers could be right, esp if you're taking a combined pill and your friend is taking a mini pill. They both work differently so effectively you are changing your contraceptive and aren't covered for the first 10 days or so. I'm sure someone who knows definitively will come along soon, but I think you have indeed been having unprotected sex for the past fortnight.

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