My wife has begun taking loestrin 24, 20 days ago (She started on the first day of her period) Is 20 days a long enough time for the pill to start working in her body? Remember, she began taking it on the first day of her period.
2007-02-03 03:08:37 · 5 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Should say on the box or leaflet it came with, generally speaking a week to kick in but docs do reccomend a full cycle just in case. Use your best judgement.
2007-02-03 03:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Gig 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check the instructions, but i believe it is a week to work. it might be a month, though, so it depends on the pill. sorry i can't help much more, but as long as she is taking them at the same time, every day, and isn't overweight (the pill disolves quicker in the system), then she is fine. i would wait until a month is up if she threw the instructions away, or doesn't know the specifics. the only true way to not get pregnant is condoms+pill. just make sure she takes it on schedule.
2007-02-03 11:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.peelregion.ca/health/hsexual/htmfiles/bcpill.htm#whenpill
When should back- up methods be used with the pill? As there is a chance of getting pregnant anytime when you don't take 7 hormone pills in a row you need to use a back-up method of birth control such as condoms or abstain from sex (no sex).
These times include:
When starting your very first pack of pills.
Pills become effective after you have taken the first 7 pills as directed.
If any pills are missed: See back of sheet for instructions on missed pills.
If taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications, or some street drugs:
Continue to take the pill as usual.
Abstain from intercourse or use back-up methods while taking your other medications and for 7 days after you have completed it.
If you are taking other medications into the 3rd week (day 15-21of your pack), see "Missed Pills in 3rd Week" on the other side of this sheet.
If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of taking a pill:
Take another pill from a separate pack as soon as you feel better.
If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting for more than 24 hours, keep taking your pills as usual if you can.
Abstain from intercourse or use back-up methods while you are ill and for 7 days after you feel better.
If you are vomiting in the 3rd week (day 15-21) of your pack, see "Missed Pills in 3rd Week" on the other side of this sheet.
In some cases, if you have missed a pill, the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP or "morning after pill") is an option to reduce the chance of pregnancy.
Remember: Use condoms every time to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV, and Hepatitis B.
2007-02-03 11:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the pills container or leaflet, but I am hazarding a guess that by now it is safe for you to dispense with other birth control measures.
2007-02-03 11:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the doc told both me and one of my friends to wait a month to do anything. i would read the directions, or just have her call the nurse at her docs and they would be more than welcome to answer that.
2007-02-03 12:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by xtina216 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋