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How soon will a birth control pill take effect if my period is scheduled to start in the next 4 days ?
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6 weeks: If you are just starting birth control pills for the first time, it takes about 6 weeks for full pregnancy protection. Until then, use a backup method of contraception. Hope this helps!
Answered 10/24/2017
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