i have polycystic ovaries and decided to use contracetive pills to regulate may period.and i chuz ALTHEA. it has 21 pill which should be taken for 21 days obviously. I just want to make sure ill be using it properly. so ill be taking it on my first day of period then take 7 days rest after the 21 pills. then on the 8th day ill start another set. is it right?
as a contraceptive, when does it usualy takes effect? can i have a safe s** after taking lets just say 3 pills? i just want to make sure that i wont get pregnant if i use the pill
2007-03-21 14:12:46 · 3 answers · asked by zhanlili 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes that is how you are supposed to take them.
Taking the pill at the same time each day makes it more effective — pick a time of day that is easy to remember.
If you start the combination pill within five days after the start of your period, take the first active pill of the first pack. You will not need to use a back up method of birth control. You are protected against pregnancy immediately.
If you start the combination pill at any other time during your menstrual cycle, take the first active pill of the first pack. Use another method of birth control if you have vaginal intercourse during the first week of combination pill use — protection will begin after seven days.
You may start the progestin-only pill at any time. Use another method of birth control if you have vaginal intercourse during the first 48 hours of progestin-pill use — protection will begin after two days.
Taking the progestin-only pill at the same time each day is essential — if you take it more than three hours past the regular time, you need to use a back up method of birth control for 48 hours after taking the late pill.
2007-03-21 14:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a week for birth control to become effective, unless you start it on the first day of your period, in which they work immediately.
Use the entire pack, and when it is done, start the next one. The last pills which are a different color are placebo pills.
2007-03-21 22:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No contraceptive pill will prevent pregnancy after only 3 pills. It usually takes at least 2weeks. Read the leaflet that came with the pills or go back to your doc
2007-03-21 21:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋