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Help please? how long does it take for birth control to start working?

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7 days: If you are using combined contraceptive pills you are protected after 1 week of use. Best wishes

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Can you take birth control while on your period? Will it last longer or shorter

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I take birth control same pill for year or longer. Have unprotected sex all alot. Always worried? Never gotten preg. No ejacualte in me. Help please?

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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?

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This will sound odd but can I take ovulation test to see if my birth control shot is working? I shouldnt be ovulating so the testll come negative?

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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.

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