Ive started taking birth control pill 6 days ago (Yasmin). Well the first 5 days i took it at the same time but today, the sixth day i took it approximately 30 minutes later. My question is am i less protected when this happens? Thx
2006-10-03 05:28:44 · 9 answers · asked by beautyspot7785 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
no
2006-10-03 05:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s good that you are cautious and ask such a question. It shows that you are not a careless sort and do actually care about the possibility of becoming pregnant.
It`s good advice to use extra protection for the first thirty (30) days, and be as regular as you can with your times. Once the product is in your system it will be alittle more flexible as far as gaps in time of getting out of the routine each day, If you usually take it at 0900am in the morning then try and stay within four to five hours of that time each day.
For the products absolute best advice always call the toll free number they usually provide and ask the company representative or ask your M.D. if you truly are worried. I hope you stay happy and alert. Take care sweety.
Jim
2006-10-03 05:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not unless you miss a day or close to it. Then I would worry. How long does it take for it to be effective? 1 week or 1 month, that would concern me. Also, read the literature. It is not 100%. I am older and I have known more women that got pregnant on the pill. It's really not as effective as they let you think. I would also use spermicide or some other means if I really, really didn't want to get pregnant.
2006-10-03 05:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, you won't be less protected. 30 minutes isn't bad at all. When it comes to hours (3-5 hours) or days (1 or more days late), that's when you should be more cautious.
2006-10-03 05:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by careforme85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while it is much more effective to take the pill at the same time daily, an extra half an hour here or there won't make a difference. if you miss a day and don't take the extra pill though, it could.
2006-10-03 05:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by canadian housewife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!!! thirty minutes in not going to hurt you... even a couple hours wont hurt... but still use protection for the first 30 days until the pill starts working!
2006-10-03 05:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by scoobynscrappydoooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're fine up to 12 hours! The one thing I do suggest though, is that if you've only just started taking them, it won't be until after you've taken the first packet of them that you can be really sure you're totally protected (well, we all know not TOTALLY protected, but you get what i mean).
2006-10-03 05:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by starla_o0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but for your first month you should use additional protection. If you miss for more then a day - then you whould worry.
2006-10-03 05:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by ~Dee~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, NOT AS LONG AS U HAVE THEM IN YOUR SYSTEM.
2006-10-03 05:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by Boo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋