first day birth control start

[yourxmynightsky]

i started spotting today, if i want to use the first day start for my birth control pill, should i start today, or wait til tomorrow when i have more of a flow. if i wait til tomorrow will i still have to use a back up?

[Brandye]

These questions should be directed to your prescriber. If this is when you expected your period, it is the first day - start the pill; if it is two weeks off, call the doctor.

Read the sticky Caution: Take Only as Directed.