When to start bc...among other things

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Registered: 08-25-2003
When to start bc...among other things
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Sun, 02-15-2004 - 10:25pm
Hello there...im new to the board, and have never been on birth control, but im hopping to go on either ortho tri-cyclen or depo provera in the near future, and was hopping someone could help me with a few questions.

Firstly, im under the impression that you start taking the pill either on the first day of your period or the sunday following your period...but can you also start the pill on any sunday in the month? If its possible to start the pills on any sunday or day in the month, then how long will it take for the pills to become effective?

Secondly, if i choose go the depo route, does it matter when during my cycle that i get my first shot? and again, does the shot become effective immediately, or does it take awhile to work in your system?

~Sorry if i went off with all those questions there, but any response would be much appriciated~

Kelli
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 02-15-2004 - 11:42pm

Hi Kelli,


It's best to start the pill as you said: either on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after.

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