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Q: Off Bcp For a Year, Going Back On....help

asked by: steph_rockette on January 20th, 2005

New User

Hi everyone.
I was on ortho tricyclene for about a year, and then went off of it. I am going back on it this sunday. I read the package as saying you are good to go after one week, but i'm wondering if anyone has any personal feedback on the effectiveness after what period of time?

Thanks!

Replies(2)

cherry_pie

replied on January 21st, 2005

Active User, very eHealthy

People say alot of things about when bc is effective... But in all reality, I consider 1 month of taking it correctly to mean that you are protected. Don't be like me, take it for one week, then have unprotected sex... Then worry about being pregnant! :? (i wasn't)

BADSAL

replied on January 21st, 2005

Experienced User

I've always heard and read to allow one month for your body to adjust- just to be safe.

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