have you got to start at a certain point in your cycle? and if not is it true you have to wait like a month before it works
2007-03-16 04:45:03 · 13 answers · asked by rachel h 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
have the needle starts straight away any you only have to go back every two years saves that little hick up happening!!!!!
2007-03-16 04:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you start it on the first day of your period then it will start working straight away. Any time after that then you have to wait one week for the pill to work correctly. You should read the instructions that come in the box. It explains all you need to know and will put your mind at ease.
2007-03-16 05:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your meant to take it the day after you finish your period. If you take it at the same time everyday for a week you will be covered, this is the same for anytime in your cycle.
If you miss a pill take it for 7 days and your covered. Personally i would't trust the idea that if you take it on a certain day of your cycle your covered; as it can be difficult to tell where in your cycle you are as you can ovulate at different times.
as for the injection idea someone offered. DON'T DO IT! i was on the injection for 2 years from when i was 16. It has some bad side effects..one of which is weight gain. Everyone i know who has had it has put on 1 to 3 stone
steer clear!
2007-03-16 04:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by vicki lou 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is the combined pill then you start to take it on the first day of your period and should use other contraception for the following 7 days.The progesterone pill works in the same way
2007-03-16 05:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by FiB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You normaly start to take your first pill on the first day of your period, then you are protected straight away. If you take it half way through you'll have to use other contraception for a week to make sure you are fully protected. Your instruction leaflet should give you clear instructions on how to take your pill. Hope this helps
2007-03-16 05:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im on the pill and i had to start during my period its wise to use extra protection for the 1st month although i am now considering the implant which lasts 3 years some of my friends are on the injection and they have to go back every 3 months and they hav no periods at all :)
2007-03-16 06:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by silveryleo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start it on the first day of your period and it takes effect straight away. Take it later and you have to use alternatives for 7 days. Your doctor will tell you all of this anyway - and if not it is all on the information sheet inside.
2007-03-16 04:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sunday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should wait a month before it works... but you should also use condoms. the pill doesn't stop disceases
you should start the pill after you finish your period. obviously depends if it's the 21 day pill or not
2007-03-16 04:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by flips 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you start taking it at the end of you menstrual cycle then it works right away because it supresses ovulation. If you start it any other time in your cycle you need to wait a month.
2007-03-16 04:52:25 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take it on the first day of your period. And it doesn't work straight away!!! I think it takes a week. But it's definately not straight away.
2007-03-16 04:55:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to start it the 1st day of your period.
but i started mine on the 2nd,
if been bleeding everyday since i started taking it. a week ago
2007-03-16 04:53:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋