If you have not had sex since your period, pregnancy shouldn't be a concern. A pregnancy test can ease your mind. You can resume your birth control anytime you like.
There are 2 types of birth control pills (combination pills and progestin-only pills). If you start taking combination pills within 5 days after your period starts, you’ll be protected from pregnancy right away. If you start combination pills any other time, you need to take the pill for 7 days before you’re protected from pregnancy. Use another method of birth control, like a condom, if you have sex during your first week on the pill.
If you take progestin-only pills, you’ll be protected from pregnancy after 48 hours (2 days) on the pill. If you have sex during those first 2 days, use another method of birth control.
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If you have not had sex since your period, pregnancy shouldn't be a concern. A pregnancy test can ease your mind. You can resume your birth control anytime you like.
There are 2 types of birth control pills (combination pills and progestin-only pills). If you start taking combination pills within 5 days after your period starts, you’ll be protected from pregnancy right away. If you start combination pills any other time, you need to take the pill for 7 days before you’re protected from pregnancy. Use another method of birth control, like a condom, if you have sex during your first week on the pill.
If you take progestin-only pills, you’ll be protected from pregnancy after 48 hours (2 days) on the pill. If you have sex during those first 2 days, use another method of birth control.
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