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Birth Control
Hey guys
I went to planned parenthood the other day and they told me i should be taking my pills for about a week until they work. Does this mean it's okay to be taking the pills for 2 weeks (or a little more) and to have sex? I won't get pregnant right? well of course with birth control theres always a risk but i mean, the pills will be working by then right?
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well i just started that same pill too.(ortho tryclen lo.. right?) i had sex on the 11th day of my pack, i thought it was alright because the website and the paper that came with the actual pills said 7 days, but i called and they said wait 14 days. im still confused. so im just waiting for my period to come, but then again i didnt have the guy go inside me (he pulled out. so if they said 7 days go ahead, it obviously must be safe otherwise they wouldnt be telling you thatt. hope i helped :]
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Keep in mind I've never used birth control, however, I do know that most of them require a month before having sex. But since yours is a week, then I think you should wait the full week without having sex. If they tell you to wait a week, there's probably a good reason for that. So in my opinion, I wouldn't recommend doing it.
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Usually, i hear it takes the whole first pack/month cycle. At least that is what my doctor told me, and what they told me when I used to get them from the free clinic. But it depends sometimes. If they said a week or two, then I guess it is okay. I never heard of one working that quick. The best thing to do is look up the name of your birth control online and see what the maker says about it.
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It really depends on the pill you're taking. The one my girlfriend takes we had to wait a full cycle of her period before it was safe to not use a condom. Honestly, look it up online for the specific pill you're taking. If you're in doubt, use a condom!! Also, even when you're taking birth control, it's not a bad idea to use a condom during your "risk days" i.e. 12 to 16 days after your period.
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You should be safe to go ahead and have sex. Since I am not sure which pill you are taking I cannot say for sure but if the people at planned parenthood said to wait a week after taking it than im sure if it has been a week or more than you should be fine!
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