The length of time you are on the birth control pill is reflective upon a few things: age, lifestyle such as smoker or non-smoker, and type of pill.
Typically the doc will put a younger woman on birth control who is a non-smoker, if you are a smoker your chances of stroke or heart attack increase with age. Not to say the doc won’t put a smoker on because, he will, but other factors come into play also.
Most oral contraceptives are taken in 28 day increments. 21 days on the pill and 7 days on a placebo. You MUST make sure you take the pills at the EXACT time every day or they will be less effective.
It takes several months for the pill to be completely effective, so during those 2 or 3 months it is wise to use extra protection.
You should never stop taking your because without talking to a doctor. I don’t know where your friend got their information, but I am quite certain this is incorrect.
As for the new discharge, it does sound like it could be a new infection. :confused: Go back to the doc and have it checked out. Also, it is very important to know that if you are on antibiotics the pill is less effective for another 2 months or so. So please take extra precaution again.
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