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Spotting whilst on the pill.
I recently started the pill(almost two months ago), so I'm still spotting.
However, last night I had sex with my boyfriend without a condom (we're both clean when it comes to STDs and so on; both been tested) and I'm slightly worried whether the pill is still effective, even if you're spotting?
Thanks!
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if you take it at the same time each day and dont miss one your fine. but if you are really worried in the future use a condom.
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Two months is enough for any pill. If you're on progestin only (unlikely) they take exactly one month to be effective and if you miss a pill you can put yourself in danger.
Most pills proscribed however are dual hormone progestin and estrogen. These are the pills where you can miss one and still be protected, and are usually effective about a week after you start.
All pills, however, if taken correctly are supposed to protect you all month long.
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When on the pill, the pill is most effective a month after starting. If you have been taking the pill correctly. You said almost 2 months ago, so you should be fine. The spotting is normal. I'm not sure what pill you are on? But just wait it out, I'd say if its a everyday thing for another month or 2, Go back to the doctors and see if they will switch your birth control. But then after switching, I'm sure you know it'll take another month to become full effective.
Good luck!
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