How to Start Birth Control Pills on Any Day

It is a common misconception that women must start taking the birth control pill on the day they start their period or on the first Sunday after starting their period. Advances in medical research have loosened the rules a bit, and doctors now say that it is safe and acceptable to start the pill on any day of the month and any day of the week. Once you have filled your prescription, decide on a day that works best for you, and stick to it.

Things You'll Need

• Birth control pills
• Calendar

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Instructions

• 1

  Decide on a time of day that will be easiest for you to remember to take your pill. This can be with your morning coffee, right before bed or anytime that works for you. Make it part of your routine to alleviate missed doses.

• 2

  Pick a day to start the pill.

• 3

  Open your new pack of birth control pills. Look for the stickers that come with the pack of pills, and peel off the one that has your day as the first day of the week. This will help you keep track in case you forget to take a pill one day.

• 4

  Take your pill as prescribed, at the same time every day.