Is the pill effective during the first week?
October 5th, 2009 Posted by: admin
I have been taking birth control pills regularly, but I always wondered about this. After each inactive (placebo) week, how many days after I take the first active pill will the pill be effective?
In other words, is it safe to engage in *********** during the first week of active pills AFTER a week of inactive pills, assuming that I have been taking the pill on a regular basis?
By: Curious Gorge
Tags: Birth Control, Birth Control Pills, Intercourse
October 5th, 2009 at 20:37
No, it takes 14 days from the first tablet. I start my first pill on the first Sunday after my period has started. Some women/girls take the pill non stop all month which includes 7 days worth of sugar pills. Double check with the doctor or pharmacist and there is usually a leaflet included in the packet which has all the information you need.
October 7th, 2009 at 23:39
In order to become pregnant, your body must ovulate (a serge in hormones making it possible to fertilize the egg) and the uterine lining must be hospitable to implant an embryo. Birth control pills are synthetic hormones that prevent ovulation and reduce the uterine lining (which is why the pill gives some women a lighter period). Ovulation doesn’t occur until the second week of one’s cycle.
So even if for some weird reason, you had a leftover egg that somehow got fertilized during that first week, your uterus would not allow the implantation of an embryo. In sum, you’re fine, have as much *** as you want, whenever you want.
October 10th, 2009 at 13:37
You can have *** after you take the first pill. It’s not like it
was years ago. as long as you remember to take your pills
everyday. There are other things you can take besides pills
to. Try a depovera injection. They last for three months, and
you don’t get a period. It’s great.
October 11th, 2009 at 07:14
When starting birth control pills, it will usually take 7 days for the pill to become effective at preventing pregnancy. You will need to use a backup/second method of contraception during these 7 days (such as condoms). Keep in mind that birth control pills offer no protection from acquiring STI’s/STD’s.
Be aware that your first and last active pills are the most important pills in your pack. Being late starting your next pack or forgetting your last active pill will lengthen the time off the active pills. Lengthening this pill-free interval can allow your body to ovulate. Try to plan carefully when you need to start or purchase your next pack. Remember your pills when you go away for weekends or vacations.
To help you remember to take your pill every day, it is useful to link taking your pill with some daily activity like brushing your teeth or eating a certain meal. Some women set a watch/mobile alarm to go off as a reminder. Each morning check your pack to make sure you took yesterday’s pill.
In other words if you continuously take your pill every day even the placebo pills then you will still be protected during the first week of your new pack pills.
If you have any concerns or further questions, I recommend you discuss them with your doctor to see what he/she says.
Good luck