Question 1

How long does it take for xulane (birth control patch) to kick in?

Accepted Answer

The safest answer is two weeks. It works a little faster if you started it right after your last period.

Question 2

I use xulane as my birth control, i have to wait a week to be protected. i'm a day early on sex. he didn't cum in me. what is the % of being pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

In real life, there are no such answers like percentage numbers. If there was no ejaculation, the chance of pregnancy is always very low. If one has regular periods, and the next period is missed by a week, just do a urine pregnancy test at that time.

Question 3

Ive been bleeding for 11 days on my xulane birth control patch. i am on my patch week . i know this is my period because i skipped my period during my last patch free week?

Accepted Answer

During the first few months your body is adjusting to the contraceptive patch, you may have some vaginal bleeding in addition to the usual bleeding during your patch-free week.  It may vary from spot to a heavier loss like a light period. Do not stop using your patch.If this happens for more than few months, then you should approach to your PCP.

Question 4

I started xulane birth control patch. does it work right away? period isn't due in the end of the month. started two days ago and have been sexually active.  does it lower the odds of getting pregnant at least? if it hasn't taken effect?

Accepted Answer

close to the beginning of your cycle, first day or two of flow, it works quickly, otherwise about two weeks, it may help early. However, that may not be as successful as you would prefer.

Question 5

I'm using the xulane birth control patch and my period is late. i am sexually active with my boyfriend and i took a test on the 18th and it came back negative. i have still yet to have a period. is there anyway you can help me know what's going on?

Accepted Answer

The Xulane patch is replaced weekly for 3 weeks (21 total days).  The fourth week is drug free.   If you have been taking it correctly, you should have a period during the free week.  If you didn't, you need a pregnancy test.   Some women will stop having periods on the patch but you can't assume this.  Best wishes!

Question 6

I sex maybe 2 weeks ago , i'm on birth control. i recently got switched from ortho evra to xulane . i'm now spotting 5 days before my period . ?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time)  is very normal on Birth control. it happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time.  If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen  then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.

Question 7

Young women smoking, does it reduce the effectiveness of birth control?

Accepted Answer

Smoking increases the metabolism of many drugs, including some of the ones used in oral contraceptives. Even more importantly, smoking increases the potential serious side effects of these drugs, especially blood clotting potential.  Women who smoke and use ocps are at high risk of deep venous thrombosis (blood clots in legs) and these traveling to lung-pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.

Question 8

Does urizone (fosfomycin trometamol) lower the effectiveness of birth control?

Accepted Answer

Not reported. Very unlikely

Question 9

Is it ok to eat breakfast directly before or after taking birth control? does eating reduce its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

It is perfectly fine to eat after taking your bcp's and it does not reduce its efficacy in any way.

Question 10

What is the effectiveness of birth control? after i start taking the pill, how long before it will be effective?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 week of taking the active pills in the pack to be effective.  However, given that you are likely taking the pills to prevent pregnancy, i would use alternative contraception(condoms, etc.) for one month, until you start your second pack of pills to be extra safe.  Also, remember that birth control pills help prevent pregnancy, but do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

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I use xulane as my birth control, i have to wait a week to be protected. i'm a day early on sex. he didn't cum in me. what is the % of being pregnant ?

Ive been bleeding for 11 days on my xulane birth control patch. i am on my patch week . i know this is my period because i skipped my period during my last patch free week?

I started xulane birth control patch. does it work right away? period isn't due in the end of the month. started two days ago and have been sexually active. does it lower the odds of getting pregnant at least? if it hasn't taken effect?

I'm using the xulane birth control patch and my period is late. i am sexually active with my boyfriend and i took a test on the 18th and it came back negative. i have still yet to have a period. is there anyway you can help me know what's going on?

I sex maybe 2 weeks ago , i'm on birth control. i recently got switched from ortho evra to xulane . i'm now spotting 5 days before my period . ?

Young women smoking, does it reduce the effectiveness of birth control?

Does urizone (fosfomycin trometamol) lower the effectiveness of birth control?

Is it ok to eat breakfast directly before or after taking birth control? does eating reduce its effectiveness?

What is the effectiveness of birth control? after i start taking the pill, how long before it will be effective?

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