Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Every birth control pamphlet i've read says that you're protected after seven days of use. why do so many doctors say it takes longer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends: on which oral contraceptive you are using. Some require a month of use.
Answered 11/11/2014
3.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Confused-are birth control pills 99% effective after 1 week? Pamphlet says back-up for 7 days but people are saying it takes a month? Loestrin 1/20
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
16 and haven't had my period. Doctor says hormones & birth control, what If I don't take them or take them later on? Trouble conceiving in future?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My doctor started my birth control in the middle of my cycle. How long does it take until I am able to have intercourse with my partner w/o protection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it true you still ovulate on birth control? I heard people say doctors lie and dont tell u you still ovulate. Please tell me truth
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
WHICH formulas of birth control take longer than a week to become effective? Every pamphlet I've ever read says seven days, but doctors say 2-4 wks.
Why do so many doctors tell patients that birth-control pills take a month to be effective? The leaflets say one week, and I assume they're accurate.
Had abliation and tubal in Jan 15. Bleeding is gone but PMS is still severe. Cant take any birth control. My doc says my ovaries need to come out.
I have doc's appt soon. If I say I have bloody discharge for a week, do I have to take pelvic exam? I don't want to. I'm on birth control pill.
I read up on side effects for implanon birth control it says side effets are sinus iffection itching pain in stomach severe mental issue an I been havin the promblems since I been on it but doc says it aint from implanon need help?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
