WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] A Question about Ortho-Tri-Cyclen effectiveness

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

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 07:21:36 -0600 (CST)

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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

Chances are low. but a little higher than they would be 2 weeks later.

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