Re: [Birth Control] How long until birth control is effective
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 10:27:41 -0600 (CST)
Most literature says 2 weeks but my personal preference is 4weeks.
Dr. M
At Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Shannon wrote:
>
>I don't have a regular period - in one year, I may have 2. When I was
>20 and first started taking the pill, I was told to wait a month before
>trusting that the pill would work as the birth control method. I
>recently went back on the pill after 3 years off. Now, my
>orthotricyclen instructions made some vague references to 7 days before
>the pill is effective. I cannot say that I started the Sunday after my
>last period because that was months ago, but I have been on the pill for
>10 days. Is it safe to discontinue condom usage? PS - STDs are not an
>issue - I have been with the same partner for 9 years.
>
>I didn't see any clear answer on this in the forum - I apologize for
>wasting your time if I missed it.
>
>Thanks
>Shannon
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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