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Q: Microgynon30, When Is It Effective?

asked by: NinaC on December 18th, 2005

New User

I've very recently started taking microgynon 30 and i've followed the instructions word for word. (taking the first pill on the first bleeding day of my period, taking the pills at the same time of day etc).
But I keep getting confused about when the contraception will be effective. It is effective immediately after taking the first pill which I took a few days ago, or is it effective after taking the first 21 pills??

Replies(4)

Carifairy

replied on December 18th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

When you start on the first day of your period, birth control pills are considered to be effective immediately. It is called a "day one start", because it is the first day of your period. Check out your info leaflet :)

XxGGNO1FANxX

replied on December 29th, 2005

New User

Yes its effective from the first day you take your first pill when I first started I was worried about this because a condom split with my bf and id only been on the pill 3 days so I went to the doctors but they refused 2 give me the morning after pill because I was on the pill and it was effective!
So dont worry x

NinaC

replied on December 31st, 2005

New User

Lo again. I'm still on these pills and been taking them everyday, same time since I started and i'm near the end of the first pack. What are the risks of becoming pregnant on the 7 pill-free days even if I have sex on the last pill-taking-day? (i'm terrified of becoming pregnant btw)

XxGGNO1FANxX

replied on January 3rd, 2006

New User

ninac wrote:

lo again. I'm still on these pills and been taking them everyday, same time since I started and i'm near the end of the first pack. What are the risks of becoming pregnant on the 7 pill-free days even if I have sex on the last pill-taking-day? (i'm terrified of becoming pregnant btw)

not likley you are supposed to be protected on the 7 pill free days but I am always cautious and worry about them but its supposed to be fine xx

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