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I started sprintec 28 day birth control pills the first sunday after my period. it's been two weeks now, when will it be effective?

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Dr. Robert Isaacs answered

Now.: You started the bcp's exactly the way you were supposed to, so they are effective now.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I started sprintec 28 day birth control pills the first sunday after my period. it's been two weeks now, when will it be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Isaacs answered

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