I am going to start the pill Sunday- How long does it take for it to take effect so that I will not get pregnant?
2006-10-05 09:39:23 · 10 answers · asked by ms 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I would go through at least 2 months worth of pills just to make sure
You need the first month to get your body used to the drug in your system and then you need the second month to see if it does regualte your period as it should. If not you may need more estrogen/stronger/less dosage.
Dont push the envelope. Whats 2 more months.
2006-10-05 09:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Kit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your rush? There is plenty of time for sex so why not just wait until you body is safe. I am sure that the guy that is putting all of this pressure on you does not give a damn about you. So knowing that I would wait even longer to have sex with that person. But you are in love, I just hope that when he gets tired of you and drops you for another girl. You will drop us a line telling us what a foolish person you were ok........................................ I guess that I come from the old school for I believe that anything worth having is worth waiting for............
2006-10-05 09:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by kilroymaster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you start it on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts (even if you are still bleeding), then the pill is effective immediately.
2006-10-05 09:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! You should use an alternate method of birth control for the first month because your body is adjusting to the medication. Before the month is up, there isn't enough of the hormones to block pregnancy.
2006-10-05 09:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take the pill for one full month before engaging in sex unprotected.
2006-10-05 09:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by MG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 30 days....most doctors recommend 60 days to make sure.
2006-10-05 09:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely use another form of birth control for the first month.
2006-10-05 09:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by yumyum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different strengths to the pill---I would call up your doctor that wrote you the prescription and ask them.
2006-10-05 09:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've always been told 2 weeks, but use a back up method of protection. the longer the better.
2006-10-05 09:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by Emily E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES 30 DAYS ........IF TAKEN CORRECTLY
2006-10-05 10:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by aka_hollar_back 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋