i just had a question about
orthotricyclen. My doc prescribed it
today and she told me I would have to use
a back up method for a whole months bc I
wouldnt be protected until I took the pill
for a month. But I have heard when I
start taking it with th first day of my
period, which is next week, I am protected
right away. Others say use back up for
one or two weeks.
When does my protection start, I am a
little confused right now.
Maybe somebody can help me out!
Thanks!!!!
Tipsey
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Carifairy
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Posted: 04-16-06 12:09pm
Most docs say a month because many women
forget some pills here and there, and they
want to make sure take it.
But read your information leaflet, it
does clearly state that when taken on the
first day you start your period you are
protected immediately, any other time you
wait 7 full days. It is all in your bc
instructions..
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tipsey81
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 3 Location: USA
Back Up Methods- Spermicides, Sponge Etc. Posted: 04-17-06 16:33pm
Hey :d ,
two days ago I started taking ortho tri
cyclen with the first day of my period
(!No side effects so far). The leaflet
said I would be protected right away, but
it still bothers me that my doc said I
would have to wait 30 days before I am
able to have unprotected sex. ( even
though I took the mini pill before ortho
tri cyclen and the doc told me I would be
protected right away and I was bc I had
unprotected sex 24hrs later)
well my fiance and I are thinking about
back up methods, but we both dont like the
condom. Does anybody has any experience
with spermicides or the sponge?? Does a
guy feel the sponge while having sex?
I hope someone can help me out!
Thanks.
