I was wondering if it was dangerous/risky to go back on the birth control pill? Also, to go back on it continuously as I have always done?

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Hello, a few months ago I stopped my contraceptive pill in order to try to get pregnant. However, some things have changed which means that I have to postpone this life plan to a later date (minimum 1 year)...

Melina Michaud · Accepted Answer

Hello, There is no more danger in restarting the contraceptive pill than there was when you started it the first time. To restart the treatment, there are two options: Start within 5 days after the beginning of your period, OR start at any time in the cycle, but protect yourself with a second method of contraception for 7 days following the start. You can resume it continuously as before without any problem.