starting the pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-03-2004
starting the pill
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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 11:33pm
i'm just wondering if you under go a full examination b4 you start the pill and how long does it take to become effective?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: malvert
Thu, 11-04-2004 - 8:11am
Hi malvert, welcome!

I think most doctors would want to do a pelvic or have done a recent one on you before prescribing hormonal contraceptives. The pill can be effective immediately if begun on the first day of your period. If you start on the Sunday after your period starts then it will be effective after 7 days of taking your pills correctly. The ring and patch require wearing for 7 days regardless of when you begin, before becoming effective. This board recommends using back-up for the entire first cycle as you are learning to use your method correctly. If you are new to hormonal contraceptives it would be a good idea to read the post ‘Taking your pills correctly’ in the FAQs. There is a lot of good information in it about things to do and to avoid doing, to get the most from your pills. Let us know what pill you choose and how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-03-2004
In reply to: malvert
Thu, 11-04-2004 - 8:14am
well i have been on the pill for about a month or so and if you mean by when does it really start working by when can you have sex with out a condom well wait for about 7 to 10 ten days that is what my doctor told me. I got nausea from the pill and i did get little bleeding inbetween my period other then that. that is all the side affects i really got from it