if a mistake happens toward the end of the first month that you start taking it, should you be worried about becoming pregnant?
2006-08-14 19:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by Nicole R 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It takes at least 1 full month for birth control pills to become effective . You are most likely to get pregnant on the exact middle day , between the end of your period and the begining . Birth control pills are usually based on a 28 day cycle . 21 pills are hormones used to control your period and the last 7 are sugar pills which are basically used for remembering to take your pills everyday . If you miss 1 of the first 21 , double up the next day . If you miss 1 of the last 7 just throw it away , it doesn't matter . On a 28 day cycle beware of days 13 , 14 & 15 they are most likely to get you pregnant .
2006-08-14 19:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by amaidenstill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All birth control varies, but they usually tell you that for one week, use another form of protection, but after one week of continuous use, it should be effective.
2006-08-15 10:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by Ricki M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you should never miss a day. If you do then you should call your doctor. They will not be mad but will give you professional advice, and will let you know what might happen.
2006-08-15 02:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by tranquility 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the little pamphlet that came with the pills. It's all in there, trust me...
2006-08-15 02:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋