Waiting inactive week to start next pill pack or start next pill pack right away

[Arabelle03]

I have been on tri sprintec for a few months now, always taking it at the same time everyday forgotten a day here or there but have always doubled up next day, taken the forgotten pill that morning.
How I've been taking my bc is I've taken the 3 weeks of blue pills, then when I've gotten to the white pills I wait until my period is over to start my next pack. Does that effect the effectiveness of the pill if I wait until after my period to start the next pack? I am sexually active, and had unprotected sex last week, (if it's really considered unprotected since I'm on the pill) should I be concerned about potential of pregnancy? He came outside of me, and like I said I am on the pill because I am sexually active and want to be responsible about things.

Please no rude answers, I really appreciate all of the help.

[Chima7]

That's weird, I've never heard that being ok for taking the pill. Even the directions that come in the package will say that you have to start a new pack when you've completed the last one.

[Arabelle03]

Ok thank you, my doctor informed me I was okay to take it either way, so that's why I have been taking it that way. Should I be concerned about pregnancy, since I had sex for first time on bc, he pulled out though.

[Chima7]

No you shouldn't wait for your period to start. You've been taking the wrong way if that's how you've been doing it and it might possibly affect your pregnancy protection.

My suggestion is that you use backup protection for at least the next 2 weeks (condom) or better yet you may consider abstaining for a couple of weeks just to get back on track. And start taking them the right way, which is taking it regardless of whether your period started or not.