Birth control after baby....?

Question

My baby is 2 months old and my doctor prescribed me birth control (i couldnt have it before because of blood clot risk but i begged this time!) and he told me to take it the sunday after my period. He also said I should be getting my period anytime now. I have yet to get it (no I dont breastfeed but I did for the first 3 weeks, i have another medicine that prevents it) and I was wondering if it is necessary that i take it after i first get my period or if i can start it now? my doctor is foreign and doesnt really answer my questions too much and im waiting on a call back from their office but i was wondering what other women's doctors have told them

oh and the bc they put me on is called Apri- if youve taken it did you like it or no?

Answer 1

I agree with Jack...there should be a number to your local hospital or a doctors office in ur neighborhood u can call to ask about that...i started taking my birth control about 2 months after i had my baby but i did it the day my first period started...

Answer 2

i would suggest to go to another Dr  

i got the 3 years implant but i am having problems with it so don't get that - I'm gaining weight and bleeding all the time

Answer 3

I also agree with Jack.  But I recently started on the pill and my dr didn't specify any time of the month that I had to start it.  I actually held off for about a month after I got the script filled because I was still trying to breast feed, unsuccessfully:(  

Answer 4

You have a right to know what you are putting into your body.  If your doctor won't answer your questions, then you should get a doctor who will.  You can usually ask a pharmacist some questions.  You can also look up information from the manufacturer.  They will have a phone number, mailing address and possibly a website.

I suggest that you get a second opinion.

EDIT:

Given the new information, ask your doctor.  Politely be insistent on getting the information you want.  If you need nurses to "translate", and you are comfortable with that, that is fine.