HOW LONG????????

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Registered: 11-06-2003
HOW LONG????????
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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 10:29am
HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO BE ON THE PILL BEFORE IT IS EFFECTIVE? I HAVE BEEN TAKING MINE FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW AND I WAS WONDERING IF I CAN GET STILL GET PREGNANT?

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Avatar for meganeb82
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 09-23-2004 - 5:06pm
Well, I started the pill when I got engaged...but it was more than the suggested 3 months before I had sex. I started the pill so I wouldn't have to worry about its effectiveness when I did start having sex. My doctor did say it would take 3 months to become fully effective. If I were you, I'd use another form of contraception for 2 more months. Keep in mind if you take other drugs along with the pill, the effectiveness is decreased 7%.
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 09-23-2004 - 5:12pm
I get my period on the 3rd day of taking the final week of pills for that pack. So don't be worried.
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 09-23-2004 - 5:14pm
Oh I'm so glad! That can be unnerving.

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