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1. medium.com › meetemme › starting-the-pill-what-toStarting the Pill: What to Expect in the First Few Days ...

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   Jul 26, 2018 · When you first start the pill, it takes several days to begin working. Be sure to use backup birth control (like a condom) for the first 7 days of beginning any type of oral contraception [1].

2. www.verywellhealth.com › how-and-when-to-startHow to Start Birth Control Pills - Verywell Health

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   Jul 29, 2023 · Whether you’re sexually active and looking to avoid pregnancy or taking the pill for another reason, it’s important to know when to start birth control and when birth control starts working. You can start the pill at any point in your menstrual cycle.

3. www.healthline.com › health › birth-controlHow to Take Birth Control Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide

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   Jun 28, 2021 · Taking birth control pills is pretty easy — you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. There are two different types of birth control pills : combination pills (estrogen and...

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5. www.nhs.uk › contraception › choosing-contraceptionChoosing a method of contraception - NHS

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   There are some things to think about when deciding which contraception to use. It can depend on what's important to you. How well it works at preventing pregnancy. How it is used. Hormonal contraception: side effects and risks. Non-hormonal contraception: side effects and risks. Effects on periods. Methods of contraception. Home.

6. www.pandiahealth.com › blog › first-time-takingStarting Birth Control: 6 Tips For Your First Time

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   • Best Time to Take the Pill. This is typically the first tip that Dr. Yen gives to women who are taking birth control pills for the first time, for a few reasons.
   • When Should I Start Taking the Pill. Although you can start birth control at any time, Dr. Yen recommends taking your first pill on the last day of your period.
   • Birth Control Pills May Not Work Immediately. If you are taking progesterone only pills, these will start working to prevent pregnancy after 2 days. That’s why you should use another barrier method of birth control such as condoms the first couple of days.
   • Give your body some time to adjust. Give your body at least 2-3 months for your body to get used to any pill. We know the first few weeks can be bumpy, but it takes time for your body to adjust to the medication and hormones.

7. www.nhs.uk › contraception › choosing-contraceptionHow well contraception works at preventing pregnancy - NHS

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   Some methods of contraception are more effective than others. For example, the contraceptive implant works very well at preventing pregnancy. It's over 99% effective if used correctly all the time (sometimes called perfect use). This means that if 100 women use the implant for a year, less than 1 will get pregnant in that time.

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   When can I start the birth control pill?

   • You can start the pill at any point in your menstrual cycle. However, depending on when in your cycle you start it, the pill may not be effective for seven days. That means you may need to use backup birth control, like condoms, during that time.

   How to Start Birth Control Pills - Verywell Health

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   How do birth control pills work?

   • Taking birth control pills is pretty easy — you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin) and progestin-only pills. The type you take doesn’t change when you can start, but it does impact when you’ll be protected from pregnancy.

   How to Take Birth Control Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide - Healthline

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   When can I start using nonhormonal birth control?

   • You can start using nonhormonal or hormonal birth control at any time. The only benefit of waiting is that you may experience less breakthrough bleeding with hormonal contraception, explains Sleeth. Hormonal and nonhormonal IUD insertion may be more comfortable during this time of the month. When is the best time to start birth control?

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   Are there different types of birth control pills?

   • There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin) and progestin-only pills. The type you take doesn’t change when you can start, but it does impact when you’ll be protected from pregnancy. We’ll cover all that and answer your other Q’s about starting birth control pills below.

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9. www.healthline.com › when-to-start-birth-controlWhen to Start Birth Control: Type, Timing, Reason for Use

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   May 2, 2024 · Starting birth control after medication or procedural abortion. It’s usually safe to start nonhormonal or hormonal birth control after a successful medication or procedural abortion....