Just How to Switch to a New Birth Control Pill

Just How to Switch to a New Birth Control Pill

Finding a birth control pill that works for you is kind of like find the one (!!). It might take a few tries to get it right, but once you do, its 100 percent worth the trial and error.

If youre not loving your current BC prescription, its def worth talking to your doctor. There are plenty of other pills that might work better for your lifestyle, or might not have the same side effects (if your current pill is making you feel blah).

A bit nervous about changing things up? Rest assured that with the help of your gyno, switching pills is pretty easy. Heres what you should think about before talking to your doctor, plus all the important nuggets of info you should know as you start the process of changing your Rx.

How-and when-to switch to a new birth control pill
To increase the odds of a smooth transition from one type of birth control to the next, aim to make the switch at the end of your cycle. This will be the day following the last day you take your inactive sugar pill.

Not only will this help maintain regularity with potential bleeding, but also [provide] maximal contraception, Dr. Shirazian says.


One thing to keep in mind: During this switch, its smart to use a backup method of birth control-like condoms, Dr. Shirazian advises. Its very likely that you are covered, but there's no harm in an extra layer of protection.



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