2007-09-20 10:48:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It reaches maximum levels in your bloodstream after you have taken an active pill each day for seven days in a row.
So you are protected after seven days.
Many American doctors will tell you to wait a whole month, but they just don't want to get sued in case you happen to be one of the 4 women in a 1000 who get pregnant even if they take the pill 100% correctly.
2007-09-20 11:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Planned Parenthood:
"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."
(A combination pill is most common - you can tell because it will have sugar pills, or non-active pills.)
However, most doctors will tell you to use a back up method for the first month. Just because something is supposed to work in theory, doesn't mean it actually will. It may take your body a little while to adjust, everyone's different. Better to be safe than sorry - that's why you got on the pill in the first place.
2007-09-20 11:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what birth control pill you're on but most doctors say 1-3 months. I still used condoms the first 3 months because it made me nervous, but after 3 months it's deffinently in your system and working.
Just remember that if you take antibiotics while you're on the pill it could make it less affective, ask your doctor to be sure what you can and can't do.
2007-09-20 10:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by coeurdouxmignon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insert included with the birth control medication (along with any OBGYN that knows what they're doing) will tell you that it takes around a month to really start working.
Also, they both will tell you that you still need to use contraception for the first month. Just to be safe.
But... I recommend using contraception the whole time. I got pregnant when I was on birth control. And I had BEEN on it almost a year.
2007-09-20 10:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your exact prescription.
But most of the different types of birth control pill prescriptions take anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks to come into full effect.
If you fall before that range, you might be in trouble.
2007-09-20 10:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard it takes 3 months to have it's full effect. That way the hormones that are in the bc have time to cycle through your system and are far more effective.
Way back when I had first started taking bc my doc told me to make sure to use other protection for the first 3 months...that's just what I've been told.
2007-09-20 10:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by JD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10-14 days
2007-09-20 10:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by pagirl_93knows 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks of non-provide up use must be all it takes. it relies upon on the type ur taking tho so verify with ur docotr. and shop utilising condoms till ur with an prolonged term companion in a monogomous courting and uve the two been checked for STDS.. its no longer nicely well worth the prospect. sturdy success.
2016-10-05 02:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like they say ideally two weeks thru to two cycles depending on how efficient you are looking at it being....although you need to bear in mind that various things compromise the effectiveness of the pill such as certain other medications prescribed by your doctor, alcohol, certain illegal drugs etc so it is always advisable to use secondary protection anyway aside the fact you need to pratect yourself from the STI's out there as some of them leave you infertile!!
2007-09-20 10:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by Friendly-Girlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not instantaneous, ignore that person's comment. It takes a couple of weeks but I'd recommend that you take it for at least a month to be safe. Definitely feel free to consult with your doctor though.
2007-09-20 10:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by babalu2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋