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If i start loestrin before my period how long before it's effective?
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4 weeks: All bc pills will be effective after faithfuuly taking about two weeks but safe measure it is advisable to tell pts after one cycle for sure . Compliance is the key for efficacy and recommendation is after periods as a routine. good luck
Answered 2/10/2017
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