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How much time have i to wait until contraceptive pills make effect?

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Define "effect": If you are asking about full protection, most would advise an additional form of birth control for at least the first month.This allows your system to get in a pattern dominated by the birth control pill. It will have some "effects" that you may notice almost immediately.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 6/18/2015

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