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birth control
ok so when you go on the pill, how long does it take until you are actually protected? Like how long do you have to use it before you have sex?
k thanks.
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it depends on what kind of pill your taking. so tell your doctor the pill that your using and ask him how long it takes until your protected. i hope i helped!
nikita♥
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The doctors I have worked for have always said
30 days. If in doubt, call the office and ask
your doctors nurse. They are always happy to
answer your questions.
You can have sex in the meantime, you just need to use another form of birth control to be safe. I'm
sure you already know but I will add anyway that
the pill, while an excellent form of birth control,
does NOTHING to protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Always make your partner
use a condom. :)
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depends what pill you takee.. i take ortho tycin and they told me two weeks. but i would take it safe and wait a month or so
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Well, the other advisor is right, it may take longer if you are not on the right dose for your
chemistry. Usually, you have to be on the pill for one month. Once you start the pill, there just could be an egg in your ovary waiting to be fertilized. After you have your next period no more eggs should be formed or dropped down to your uterus for fertilization. But if the does you are on is not strong enough for you, that could still happen. One way to tell is if you spot blood during the month, while you are on the pill. That means the dose is not strong enough. You'll need to tell the doctor is that happens so he can increase your dose.
It is not a bad idea to use condoms anyway. The pill does not protect against STD's, unless you and your partner have been together for a long time.
Good luck to you, and good for you for going on the pill, that shows how responsible you are.
Michele
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Well most people say 1 month
but my doctor told me about 3 to 4 months to be completely sure.
And you have to use it correctly to be protected. Always take it at the same hour.
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