I'm just about to go on Alesse, and I wanted to know how long I have to wait before the pill kicks in? If I start taking the Pill the day of my period, and have not been on any oral contraceptives before, am I covered as soon as I start taking the pill, or do I have to wait a month for the effects to be felt? (I.E. would I have to use another form of birth control as well for the first month?) Thanks.
2006-11-23 06:13:25 · 5 answers · asked by Nancy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
your doc should have explained all this to you before giving you the pill. if you take it on the 1st day of your period you should be safe right away, if you take it mid cycle then you should use another form of contraception for14 days
2006-11-23 06:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by abbyg24 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My doctor said a month for the pill to be fully operational. You would need to use another form of contreceptive during the first month on the pill. Hope that helps.
2006-11-23 14:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wait til after a whole cycle of pills (one month) before you're protected.
2006-11-23 15:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am on alesse & i waited for 2 months but i used condoms until i hit the second month. but now i dont use them anymore and i am doing good
2006-11-23 17:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by fastblueacura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya i was on another brand cant think of the name but i was covered straight away if i took it the 1st day of my period
read the pack coz all pills are different if you are still unsure id use something else aswell .
just looked and it looks like you need to use something else coz you are starting your 1st pack
2006-11-23 14:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by mum_2_many 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋