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March 20th, 2004
Im now taking ortho tri cyclen. I want to know how long before it is the full 98% effective. One person told me 1 week.... Does that sound about right? Thanks for you help!! :p
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elfin
replied March 20th, 2004
Experienced User
Hi,
my doctor said that you should be ok after a week but when you are just starting the pill to use backup (like a condom) for the first month, that way you can be 100% sure.
Smile
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voodoo
replied March 20th, 2004
Ok thanks a bunch cuz I might be having sex for the first time ever tomorrow, if im lucky...... Wink
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elfin
replied March 20th, 2004
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Hey congrats.
Wow I remember my first time seems ages ago now even though it was only really about 2 years. Make sure you use a condom anyway honey, then you can be totally safe. ...Promise Smile

stef
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2ferano
replied March 20th, 2004
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You are not protected the full 98% for three months. And that is three months of taking it faithfully at the same exact time every day. But, even after that three months, if you do not want children then you should definately use condoms anyway. Congrats and make sure he is worth it!!!
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voodoo
replied March 21st, 2004
I did it!!!!!! Omg it hurt sooooo bad. But it was totally worth it! We did use a condom. Thanks for your help!!!
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elfin
replied March 21st, 2004
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Hehe congrats!
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2ferano
replied March 22nd, 2004
Extremely eHealthy
Congrats! It will get less painful with time!!
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nknwn
replied February 14th, 2009
after geting on the birth control patch how long do you have to wait to have sex without a condom?
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