silicon after use. Wash reusable pads and underwear with soap in hot water. Wash your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds before and after you change your blood collection product.
When using disposable period products like pads or tampons, wrap the used product in the wrapper of the new product so that any menstrual blood is not exposed.
If you’re experiencing irregular bleeding on the pill, you should stop bleeding on day one or two after your placebo pill week. If bleeding doesn’t stop, then let your doctor know. The same goes for if you’re experiencing really heavy bleeding for more than one to two days—like soaking through a super pad or tampon in less than an hour. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy, chest pain, feeling like your heart is beating very quickly, or getting out of breath much easier than normal could be signs of anemia. These are all things you need to tell your doctor right away so they can rule out anything more serious or dangerous.