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Will Birth Control Pill Be Effective Immediately After Taking?
Hello, I started taking the birth control pill on Sunday March 16th, but it was after my period had already ended. I had unprotected sex on Monday March 24th. He pulled out, but I was wondering how long it takes for the pill to become effective? And if I will be ok? Some say 1 week some say otherwise. Thank you!
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern
Do not worry. There is no chance of pregnancy as you did sex in the safe period of cycle (just after period). It is safe period because ovulation doe not occur during this time.
Contraceptive pill started to work from the first pill only but you have to take the remaining pill regularly at the specific time for effective contraception.
Just be relax and take you remaining tablet normally.
Avoid stress and take healthy diet.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern
Do not worry. There is no chance of pregnancy as you did sex in the safe period of cycle (just after period). It is safe period because ovulation doe not occur during this time.
Contraceptive pill started to work from the first pill only but you have to take the remaining pill regularly at the specific time for effective contraception.
Just be relax and take you remaining tablet normally.
Avoid stress and take healthy diet.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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