Another quick Birth Control Question

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-26-2004
Another quick Birth Control Question
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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 10:26pm
I just wanted to thank you for helping me out so much!

Okay... When is it safe to just to have sex when you first start using birth control? Do I have to go through a whole cycle?

Thank u again!

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-14-2004
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 10:30pm
Usually after the first week, you are considered protected so that you can have unprotected sex. However, this board usually recommends that you use back up, like condoms, for the first entire month. Since your body will be adjusting to the new hormones, your period might come at a different time. Using extra protection will help you avoid that "EEEK! Am I pregnant?" scare.

I hope this helps!

Lena