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birth control
how long do you have to wait after starting the pill until you don't have to use another form of contraceptive (like condoms) anymore? or i guess i'm asking how long until the pill is fully effective?
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It is correct that the hormonal birth control pill is 99.7% effective when used in perfection; however, it is unlikely that you are using the pills as perfectly as one hopes. This means that you should be taking your pill at the EXACT SAME TIME every single day. Even if you're only a couple of hours off, you have increased the chances of a pregnancy.
Let's face it, we are not perfect beings. Many things can lead to an imperfection in taking hormonal birth control pills. Antibiotics, mis-scheduling, herbs/supplements, major stress, and even weight gain can cause issues in the quality of pregnancy prevention (it can render your Hormonal Birth Control completely ineffective even).
With TYPICAL use of the hormonal birth control, a woman is 92% protected from pregnancy. However, one should take into consideration that even with a 92% effective rate, there is an estimated 8 in every 100 women who will become pregnant from typical usage. This being said, you should be taking as many precautions as humanly possible to prevent a pregnancy (along with STD/STI transmission).
So, in short, no it really is not acceptable to allow a male to ejaculate inside of your body. Birth control pills are not completely effective and we are not perfect beings. Please protect yourself as much as possible. I know you would not want to have to face the hardships it is to become a young mother (or face the guilt of an abortion if you are pro).
Please take enough time to research before engaging in risky activity. STDs/STIs can be very serious and people can go a very long time without being aware that they have contracted something and are passing things along. Babies can even be born with such things so anyone is at risk for having such things. Although condoms do not prevent transmission, they can be helpful in lessening risks. Abstinence is the only safe way to know that you are uninfected and not pregnant. Here are a couple of links you should really check out:
Here is a link that has some really freaky STD facts:
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Here is a link to photos of STDs you should research:
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I hope things go well for you and you gain enough knowledge so we don't see you back here in a few weeks in fear of a possible pregnancy. If you have any more questions regarding this matter, please feel free to ask me :)
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I only w8td a week.. And im fine now.. I've been on the pill for about 3months now and no baby yet =)
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Most doctors will advise 30 days,
regardless of packet information.
This is to make absolutely sure
you are protected. :)
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it depends on the type you are taking so read the booklet that comes with the pills. but you should use condoms anyways because the pill isnt 100 % effective... and it doesnt protect against STD's
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I remember it as being two weeks, but I haven't used the pill for years. Either way, the instructional booklet that comes with every package of pills should have that information in it.
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one month
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usually a month of it.
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