just started

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Registered: 04-18-2005
just started
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Thu, 10-26-2006 - 3:48pm

hey everyone,

i just started new birth control pills today, how long do i have to wait until it starts doing its job? i've always waited 2 weeks in the past, but recently someone told me only one week is fine. is this true? the less wait the better!

Thanks!

christine

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 5:22pm

Hi

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-21-2006
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 5:40pm
Depends on the person.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2005
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 7:18pm
some pills are "fully working" after a complete week of taking them and then others require a full monthly cycle before you're fully protected....Like the other poster said extra protection's always good....
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Registered: 02-26-2005
Fri, 10-27-2006 - 4:22am
I just asked my doctor this today! and she told me to go an entire pack of pills before relying on them for contraception.