HBC expiration dates

[collsers.livejournal.com]

I noticed that my backup pack of hbc (Loestrin24) has an expiration date of February 2012, so I want to use it this month so it doesn't go to waste.  I've taken a few pills from this pack (I think I have 19 active pills left in it), so I plan to just stack it and skip the brown pills before starting the next pack.  Anyways, my question is: is hbc that is near the expiration date still as effective?  I feel like the answer is yes, since it hasn't actually expired, but I am nervous and considering using a backup method during this pack.  Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Comments

[agentscuiy.livejournal.com]

My gyno has always told me that pills are safe and effective 6 months past their expiration date.