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December 7th, 2006
As from next period I will start the birth control pill since i'm fed up of being afraid of being pregnant....But i'm a bit afraid....Can anyone tell me how it feels being on the pill?....Is it effective immediately?....Are the side effects so bad?....Is it true that it lowers your libido?......And just to check i've got the 21 pack and then stop for 7 days...During those 7 days am I protected aswell?

Pls I really need some feedback to be reassured!!!

Thanks very much
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red72cup
replied December 7th, 2006
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You will not really 'feel' anything, except less worried about becoming pregnant.

Your breasts may grow slightly, which can ache and cause tenderness. You may notice a bit of nausea, which comes the first time a woman may take the 'pill'.

When you start the pill on the sunday after your period starts it is effective immediately, so you are safe!
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morena7
replied December 7th, 2006
Its effective immediately? I thought you had to wait one whole week..? Im so confused sorry guys I feel dumb Sad
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amethyst eyes
replied December 7th, 2006
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If you are a sunday start the pill does not become effective untill seven days later and alot of doctors say wait a month before going without a backup method to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

You may have side effects, you may not. My boobs grew and were achy for a week but other then that I have been great! It depends on your body and how it responds to that particular dosage of hormones.
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Roiben
replied December 10th, 2006
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Hey, no biggie! I'm on enpresse, and I started without any problems or side affects whatsoever. I didn't feel sick or anything. I did lose weight, but not a dangerous amount.

Sadly enough, my breasts didn't get any bigger, though. :p
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red72cup
replied December 10th, 2006
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The pill packet clearly states that if you start when you are on your period you are protected immediately, otherwise you would need back-up for one wek.

Read the pill leaflet, it will clearly state this.
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