how long does it take for birth control pills to start working important
2006-10-09 09:05:19 · 20 answers · asked by kalamorm 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the doc told me that it only takes a few days but i would be sure to take the first month extra carefull just incase. u definatley don't have anything to worry about after that first month inless she forgets to take a pill
2006-10-09 09:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by anjel d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Yasmin and it says to use protection for the first seven days after you start taking them for the first time. So I would say a week. There is usually a little booklet that comes with the pills that tells you how to take them and when it is safe to stop using other methods.
And to all those people who say to wait a month to "see if they are working". How do you know they are working unless you have sex.
2006-10-09 09:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Chi1linVi1lain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the woman and the specific pill, they can become effective the first 2 weeks she is on them or it may take as long as 3 months. The insert that comes with them will explain the best course of action. You should also be using another contraceptive the first week of each pack.
2006-10-09 09:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by h_tidewell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got on the pill, I was told that it would kick in about a few weeks to a month. So, just to be on the "safer" side, I'd say a month.
Good luck.
2006-10-09 09:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're most likely effective after a day or two. But who wants to take a chance like that. Wait at least one cycle and also continue to use condoms especially if you're with multiple partners.'
2006-10-09 09:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medical advice is to use protection along with the pill for the first week.
2006-10-09 09:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by SANCY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be safe I would give it a full cycle of pills (one month), to be sure that everything is working the way it should.
2006-10-09 09:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by SheDontKnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes them 1 month to fully start working. Hope i have helped you in someway and you got the answer you wanted
2006-10-09 09:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by tasha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes about a month
2006-10-09 09:16:13 · answer #9 · answered by candygrr1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I started on them, I took them for a month and a half just to be safe!
2006-10-09 09:13:24 · answer #10 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋