when does the pill start working? - Sexual Health - Teens Message Board

duckie04 · 05-18-2003, 04:36 PM

ok here's my situation...... i have been on the pill (ortho try-cyclen) for two weeks. while my boyfriend and i plan to use condoms even tho i am on the pill, we got carried away in the moment and had sex w/o one last night. we figured we would be safe since i heard that the pill becomes effective after taking it for one week. we also use the 'pulling out' method along with the pill...and normally a condom. my question is, a i really safe from pregnancy or should i go to the clinic asap and get a test or pill or whatnot?

Blastoff9600 · 05-18-2003, 05:01 PM

I for one have always followed the one month rule.
It also depends on when you started taking the pill as to how long it takes. Then of course your doctor's advice is always the best thing to follow.
You can try giving your doctor a call and see what he/she has to say.

Sc0tTsGiRl1605 · 05-18-2003, 05:09 PM

i think they start working after one week.. thats what my clinic told me... im in my teens an started being on the pill almost a month now... bt i still use condomns... the more birth control methods the less percent chances you have getting pregnat.

Apollo · 05-18-2003, 05:53 PM

I'm on women, but when my girlfriend was taking birth control, her PAMPHLET said 2 days. We had sex on the third day, she didn't get pregnant. Not preaching anything, but just saying, read the material provided, or ask your doctor.

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mommajessibelle · 05-18-2003, 10:43 PM

i was on that same pill and i was told that it should take effect within a week and well all i have to say is i now have 3 kids i was on the pill with every single one of them never missed a single pill took it at the same time every day just like the dr instucted me to do i took ortho try cyclyn(sp)same one you are on and at the age of 16 i got pregnant i had my first daughter now at 22 i am married and have a family of 3 ages 4 3 and 11 months if you are uncertain you chould call you dr and ask for a test