I have a question on birth control. i started my period the 4th and its now the 8th should i wait till this coming sunday to take it or can i take it now (first time user) and how long till its effective ?

Start asap: The sooner you begin taking your oral contraceptive pills the better.No need to delay or to wait for Sunday any more.Though protection begins within 2 to 3 weeks,it’s better to use condoms too particularly during your first month on these pills. It is even best to ask your clinician for a L.A.R.C.: Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception with an IUD or a subdermal implant are most effective methods