my girlfrfiend is on lo ovral birth control..she has been on it for 3 weeks and during those 3 weeks we've had sex numerous times and i came in her each time. Some people say it takes a month for your body to adjust and for it to be safe to have sex, others say a week..should we be worried, and if so can u give me a percentage of risk. No uneducated responses, this is serious.
2006-07-27 09:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by paulsep22 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It takes a month for the pills to get into her system. Something they told her when she went for the pills. The chances are 50/50.
2006-07-27 09:52:51 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about that specific type of birth control, but when I was first put on it, and then each of the two times when I switched to a different brand, the doctor told me to use a back-up method for at least a month to be sure I don't get pregnant during the adjustment period.
Also, on a somewhat related note, the pills will also loose their effectiveness if she goes on antibiotics for any reason, so you'll want to be careful then, too.
I would advise to start using condoms until she has her period again.
2006-07-27 10:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birth control takes a FULL month to be effective. Until the full month has passed the risk varies from woman to woman depending on her body and how quickly she adjusts to the hormones. Anyone who says any different doesn't know what they are talking about. There really is no way of knowing the possibility. I would say that yes, it is possible for her to be pregnant and that she should not take her pills again until after her next period. Until then have safe sex unless you want to risk pregnancy.
2006-07-27 09:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by neonate_mistress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor told me when I first started oral contraceptives that I should use a back up form of protection for about a month to be on the safe side. I can't give you a percentage of the chance of pregnancy -- but I can tell you there are only a few days a month a woman is fertile so you may have gotten lucky. If it's been 3 weeks, she should be due to start her period soon -- wait and see if that happens. If not -- have her take a test.
2006-07-27 09:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by thatgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should worry!! It takes at least a month for the pills to be fully active. Besides you will ovuale approx 10 -14 days after the onset of your period. that would mean that she would of been taking the pill for only 1-2 weeks. The pill is a great option but maybe someone should tell your friend how many diseases that are out there that require condoms.
2006-07-27 09:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by saultdebbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will tell you on that little slip of paper that comes with the BC pills. I'm not really sure of the precentage but just about any doctor will tell you to use protection for at least 3 months while starting the pills. Also use protection if she is on antibiotics - had a scare earlier this year, yikes!
2006-07-27 09:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at best, birth control pills are about 99% effective. during the first month or so on them, they are not as effective because the body has to adjust to the hormones. you should always use a backup method during the first month or two of a new pill.
2006-07-27 09:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by buhing513 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're worried, abstain from future intercourse until you consult a doctor. In the meantime, take a test. Also, eating Papaya every day is the birth control the Amazonian indians use...
2006-07-27 09:53:20 · answer #8 · answered by salad dish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋