-- Posted by NooNoo22 at 9:17 am on Sep. 22, 2008 Righty, ive been on 'Mircogynen 30' for about two years which is a three week on one week off pill. But for the last 3 or so months ive been on it without a pill free week. untill early in the week i found out some medication i had been on could affect its affectiveness so i came off to take a pregancy test. the test was negative and of course i got a period but i want to go bak on the pill like..right now. Do you think it would be okay considering the length of time ive been on it? I only stopped taking it four days ago. x -- Posted by flanders5t6 at 9:18 am on Sep. 22, 2008 i think it should be ok but i would seriously talk to your gp bout it :) -- Posted by NooNoo22 at 9:20 am on Sep. 22, 2008 im just worried cuz ur supposed to start on the first day of ur period blah blah blah and if it would start working straight away. i wouldnt mind waiting but my bf is coming home this weekend so... -- Posted by Al Legator at 9:21 am on Sep. 22, 2008 I can't advise you about that though a pharmacist or doctor could. I just wanted to emphasise what you mentioned about BC pills- or any hormone based birth control method- that they can be affected by other medications. Antibiotics are a common one. http://www.smart2ask.org/Contraception.htm#BirthControlPills -- Posted by Crazy snake at 9:21 am on Sep. 22, 2008 Consult your gp -- Posted by NooNoo22 at 9:22 am on Sep. 22, 2008 i would but my gp has a  flipping six week waiting list.. -- Posted by Al Legator at 9:38 am on Sep. 22, 2008 Quote: from NooNoo22 at 9:22 am on Sep. 22, 2008 i would but my gp has a flipping six week waiting list.. The pharmacist should be able to tell you quickly and for free. -- Posted by lonewolf03 at 9:47 am on Sep. 22, 2008 You shouldn't have to have gone off your contraception in the first place- pregnancy tests will give you the same results whether you are on contraception such as the pill, or not. It detects a completley different hormone than any hormone that you get from contraception. As for if you should go back on the pill, honestly, talk to a doctor about it. -- Posted by katyduck at 9:49 am on Sep. 22, 2008 If you go back on it, you'll have to use condoms for 7 days but after that you should be fine.