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| Mon, 11-22-2004 - 10:26am |
How far into the birth control cycle do you have to wait for it to become effective? (This is if you have just started using birth control). Thanks!
| Mon, 11-22-2004 - 10:26am |
If you start on the first day of your period, then you are immediately protected. If you wait a few days into your period, like for a Sunday start, or start your BC when you`re not having your period, then it takes 7 days for your protection to be established.
Even so, this board recommends using protection, like a condom, for the entire first cycle so that if you`re period doesn`t come when you expect it to - and, chances are, it won`t - then you won`t have that, "Ack! Am I pregnant?!" scare.
What method/brand are you using? I hope it works out well for you! :)