How long does it take birth control to take effect?

Answer 1

for pills, generally one week

Answer 2

the Gynocologist who perscribes the BC should instruct the woman in detailed use because it varies on each type. If you dont know if she forgot the safest method woudl be to wait at least 1 full mentral cycle at a minimum 2 to be posititive. But the woman should pay very close attention because there is more information beside how long you have to wait. Good luck and be safe.

Cpl Rush
US Army Combat Medic

Answer 3

usually 3 months for the full effect for your body to get used to the hormones. you can always get even if you are on the pill its not 100% effective especailly if you are taking other anti biotics, it could make the pill less effective so talk to your docotor about it! also always use a condom =) to protet against std's, birth control pills dont do that

Answer 4

1 month which is 1 pack of pills. The pills are not 100% at anytime. They don't protect you at all from STD

Answer 5

I tell my patients to take it every day for one full cycle at the same time every day... before the do anything without a secondary protection.

Answer 6

Condoms take roughly 10 seconds.