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A member asked:
I started xulane birth control patch. does it work right away? period isn't due in the end of the month. started two days ago and have been sexually active. does it lower the odds of getting pregnant at least? if it hasn't taken effect?
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If you start: close to the beginning of your cycle, first day or two of flow, it works quickly, otherwise about two weeks, it may help early. However, that may not be as successful as you would prefer.
Answered 11/17/2019
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