Just started taking it two weeks ago.....had unprotected sex with my long time boyfriend..can i be pregnant?
2006-12-06 02:33:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
About a week, I think. Usually, you're instructed to use a back-up method in addition to your birth control for 7 days. After a week, it should work on its own, if taken properly.
2006-12-06 02:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by dorky_goddess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the birth control you're taking some of them become effective within a week, or some recommend that you use another form of protection for the first month.
Read the insert that came in the package for your pills it will tell you how long it takes to become effective.
When I was taking Synphasic, it only recommended using another method of contraception for the first seven days of the first package of pills.
If you're still unsure ask your doctor.
2006-12-06 10:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by flycreature 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm on birth control too and it took me at least a month for it too took a effective and yes you can get pregnant even if you take birth control and you might be pregnant you might want to go see a doctor my sister has 3 kids and all of them she got pregnant on birth control so not all birth control works on some people you need to go see a doctor
2006-12-06 10:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doc said to use protection for the first 7 days, and also whenever you are taking any antibiotics, as the effect of birth control can be lessened by the medication.
2006-12-06 11:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be fine, two weeks is good enough time.
i was on YASMIN birth control pills and you have to wait one week for it be fully effective it worked for me until i stopped it entirely and had sex two weeks after stopping which resulting in pregnancy im now 13 weeks pregnant and very excited im 26 yrs old by the way and engaged.
so dont worry you should be protected but to be on the safe side always wear condoms Watch out for STD's etc.. GOOD LUCK
2006-12-06 10:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My OBGYN told me to use a back-up method for the first month. I think about a week after starting the pill it is working, just not at its highest potiential. But to be on the safe side you should always use a back-up method!
Better safe than sorry!!!!
2006-12-06 10:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by poppy905 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a month. they should have told you that at the docs office. when you sex it is always a possibility even with protection and birth control pills
2006-12-06 10:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Moony Black 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what kind? the pill takes a month, the patch takes a week the shot in a few hours an IUD a few hours but your not supposed to have sex for a month to make sure it stays in. so maybe maybe not it just depends on what kind
2006-12-06 10:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually it takes 2 days to become effective. but depends on the kind of pill you re taking. for precaution use extra protection for a while.
2006-12-06 10:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Crystall22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sure could be! the pill takes a month to become effective, your doc should have told you this.
2006-12-06 10:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by frostytink 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋