vaginapagina | Another BC question, post-sugar pill pregnancy probability? (Reply)

Hi, I'm new to the community, so if this has been asked previously, I apologize in advance.

I just started taking birth control today. I went to my doctor and everything, except, there was one thing that still didn't get cleared up in my mind. I'm going to talk to her when she calls again, but I figure asking people who have been on it longer wouldn't hurt.

I'm on Yasmin, if that makes any difference.

So after the week of sugar pills, after the period, when I start the new packet, will my body have to re-adjust to the pill in me again? During the first few days of taking the active pills again, will I still be susceptible to pregnancy, and should I be using extra-back-up methods during this time?

I got a little confused, because my doctor told me the pill will not work as a contraceptive until I've been taking it for about two weeks. I just wasn't sure if that meant for the first time only, or the first time I start from when I haven't taken it for a while (ie: a week).

Thanks in advance. Sorry if it's a silly question. :S