Birth control?

Question

I just started taking birth control about a week ago and I wanted to make sure before I have any sexual relations, when it is fully effective? Some people told me after 3 months and some told me after 3 weeks. And what are the chances of getting pregnant after the first week? After the first month?

Answer 1

It is effective after one week of use. I notice that the manufacturers of the pills like other posters have said that during that first week you should use a back up method to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 2

Hi! I take avian and it's really effective. When just starting this you only need to use another form of contraception for 7 days, but of course you should always use another form of birth control such as condom so you cut down the chance of contracting a disease. It also helps if you take the birth control pill at the same time every day. Good Luck.

Answer 3

I've been told by my doctor, that it is one week. Unfortunately, the birth control pill totally affected my libido, so I didn't want to have sex anyway (guess it worked!!). I was also very cranky for about 3 months and less cranky for the rest of the time. Be aware that your hormones will be crazy, and you'll feel incredibly moody most likely. I would talk to your doctor or the pharmacist where you got the pill from about when it is most effective, but I've been told 1 week always....

Answer 4

From what I have researched on the internet if you are taking it properly... (started taking it on the right day, and take it every day) than you should use a 2nd method of birth control (condoms) for the first 7 days and after that it should be effective.

Answer 5

Ok most are effective after one full week. Just one week. You need to use a "backup" method (like condoms) during this week. But you should always use them as you know.