I recently went to the gyn and got birth control pills. (lo/ovral...To be specific) i'm waiting for my next period to begin the pills. I don't know how other bc pills work, but with this one you wait till the sunday after your period starts to start the pills.

Anyway...I read the info sheet in the pill packet and it said you should use back up protection (ie condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days after you take the first pill.

So I have two questions...

First...Does this mean that with every cycle I need to use backup for the first 7 days, or only when I start using the pill?

Second...The doctor said that I should wait for a full cycle until the pill is completely effective, but the info leads me to believe that it is effective after one week.

I just want to make sure that I am doing this right. And just about me...I am 19 and in a trusting, loving relationship, and we feel that we are ready to take away the barrier of condoms.

Thanks