how to use the pill

[broken_perfection]

ok i dont really want to sound retarded but do u take the birth conrol pil befor sex or after?
ive never used it and a friend told me to use it and now im a lil confuce..
how do u use the birth conroll do for how long do you use it for ?

[laminas]

You take a birth control pill every day.  You decide what time of day you want to take it and then every day you take it at the same time.  So if you start taking in the morning, everyday after that you should take it in the morning.

[Prizma]

It also depends on which pill pack you have. They come in 21 and 28 day packs.

21 day packs you take a pill for 21 days and then stop for 7, then start a new pack.

28 day packs, take a pill every day. The last 7 days on this pack have pills which have nothing in them but are generally used as a reminder to always take your pill. I often preferred this one.

I tended to take mine at night so I wouldn't forget and if there were any side effects (such as nausea) I'd sleep through them (hopefully)!!

When to start a pack depends on when you start your period (what they call a Sunday start or whichever day start). All pills come with instructions and information inserts. however, it's best to ask the pharmacist or your doctor questions when you pick up the pills.

Also, when starting the birth control pill for the first while, it's best to use a back up method such as condoms.