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Q: Birth Control-starting Early
asked by: artistwife on September 7th, 2007
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i have never been on birth control, and i was wondering how long it would take to become fully effective if i were to start before my next period?? can anybody help me?? Confused
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sms86
replied on September 7th, 2007
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I guess it depends on what kind you are going to be using. Alot of pills say use backup for 7 days if you dont start within 24hrs of the 1st day of your period...but i guess it can differ. check with your doctor and/or pharmacist to make sure Very Happy
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Georgia59
replied on September 7th, 2007
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Yeah- a week with most kinds.
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Keeba88
replied on September 8th, 2007
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My dr told me to start the first sunday after i got my period and she also told me that i had to be on if for two weeks before it would be fully effective!
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artistwife
replied on September 8th, 2007
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:)
thank you it's been helpful. but if any of you are on ortho-cept (desogen) let me know. that's what i'm going to be on.
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Keeba88
replied on September 8th, 2007
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Ummm...you shouldn't start before your period! You should start after... but your dr should/should of told you already how long you should use a back-up method!
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Georgia59
replied on September 8th, 2007
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You can start before your period. There's nothing wrong with that.
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Georgia59
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Ortho cept is the same as apri, cyclessa, mircette, and desogen. It is just a combined hormone drug, so the standard rules apply.

~First day of period start- Take it on the first day of bleeding, you are protected instantly.

~Sunday start- take it on sunday, you are protected after 7 days

~Any other day start- take it whenever the heck you want, you are protected after seven days.

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Keeba88
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Just a little tip:

If it were true that you are protected istantly when you take the first pill the first day you start bleeding my little sister wouldn't be here. So i'm not so sure about that...
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artistwife
replied on September 9th, 2007
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But
my period is supposed to start in 2 weeks... will it just not come till i take the placebos?
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Georgia59
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Ideally, yes. But you might have some spotting when you first start.

No matter when you start, it will take your body a little while to follow the pill schedule perfectly.
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artistwife
replied on September 9th, 2007
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Alrighty...
i took the first pill a few hours ago, so wish me luck! so far so good...
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farmerdudette
replied on September 15th, 2007
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I am on Solia, which I was told is the generic for Desogen. I am on my 3rd pack and my acne is horrible! I am not sure if you are worried about acne or not.

Just thought I would share.
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