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July 6th, 2007

So I just got ortho-cyclen from my doctor, and I last had my period June 26th, ending on July 2nd. From what I read, there's the "sunday-start" and "day1 start". I'm assuming this means I have to wait til my next period to start taking the pill, correct?

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replied July 6th, 2007

Yes, that is correct. You can either start taking it on the first day of your next period (known as day 1 start) and you are protected immediately, or you can start on the Sunday after your period begins, in that case you have to wait 7 full days before you are protected.

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