I have been changed from Microgynon 30 to Loestrin 30, i was given my new pill during my 7day break and i was told that i could carry on taking my new pill after 7 days as normal ... Will I be protected against pregnancy straight away? On the leaflet it said I should have carried on taking my new pill without a break but doesnt say whether I need a second contraceptive if i did not do this ... any information would be great full
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Microgynon 30 and Holstein 30 are two brands of the exact same kind of pill, meaning that the active ingredients are the same.  It is equivalent to changing from store-brand Ibuprofen tablets to Advil brand... which means that your body is getting the same dose of the hormones of the pill when you start your new pack regardless of which brand you use. Therefore, your new pill is effective immediately as birth control, and you do not need to use a backup method if you start the new brand after a 7-day placebo week. If more than a week has gone by since you finished your old pack, you should start the new pack immediately and use a backup method of birth control for the first 7-10 days if you accidentally ovulated. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. Best wishes,