When do birth control pills start working?

Question

How long does it take for birth control pills to start working. I started the pills on Wednesday, which was right when my period ended. Has it already been enough time for them to prevent me from ovulating?

I'm married, and have a 13 month old. I haven't been on the pill for a couple of years, and I forgot all this stuff.

Answer 1

the pill starts working as soon as you take it and remeber to take it everyday and don't skip a day even if you feel sick to your stomach if you have to take the pill with food.

Answer 2

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When do birth control pills start working?
How long does it take for birth control pills to start working. I started the pills on Wednesday, which was right when my period ended. Has it already been enough time for them to prevent me from ovulating?

Answer 3

Your pill should work after 7 days. If you have any questions, look in the information packet that came with your prescription.

Answer 4

2 weeks of continuous use should be all it takes. it depends on the type ur taking tho so check with ur docotr. and keep using condoms unless ur with a long term partner in a monogomous relationship and uve both been checked for STDS.. its not worth the risk. good luck.

Answer 5

I think because you started it after your period, it doesn't actually start working until after your next period.

I started mine on the first day of my period and was covered from day 1.

Answer 6

usually 3 weeks after you start taking them.

Answer 7

well i know that the doctor tells you and so does that package insert that you have to start them the Sunday after your period ends, and it takes a month for them to work.

Answer 8

after they are in your system for one month

Answer 9

i wonder what ur planning on doing

Answer 10

one month