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Re: [Birth Control] A Question about Ortho-Tri-Cyclen effectiveness

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:41:49 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Xavier wrote: >
>Ok I appreciate any help a medical professional could offer me with this
>question. I would like to know what the chances are of pregnancy with
>this scenerio:
>
>My Girlfriend began taking the combo pill on Sunday March 3rd, which was
>the first SUnday after her period began. We had unprotected sex on the
>night of Sunday March 10th. How likely is pregnancy? I have read a lot
>of different info on when the pill starts to work. But what is the
>general opinion out there in the medical community on when they begin to
>have some sort of effect.
>Any help MUCH appreciated!! Thanks

Hi Xavier,

Pregnancy is unlikely. BCP's are effective 7 days after the woman begins taking them. Since she had been taking them for 7 days, you are probably safe. Some doctors suggest using a backup method for a month, but I think the general consensus is 7 days.

Take care, 

--
Maggie



--
Maggie Beth Anderson
Medical Student at University of Washington


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