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鈥檚.
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.
If you have any concerns or further questions, I recommend you discuss them with your doctor to see what he/she says.
Good luck :)When is it safe to have sex after you first start birth control?
just take them like normal and after the first 3 days you should be safe but until then use a condem
As soon as you like, for the first cycle you have to use a condom as well.
Read on the pamplet that comes with your pills or google your pill for the patient information. With most pills, you are protected from pregnancy after about 7 days, but each brand is different.
I would wait until your first pack of pills is gone just to be safe.
if your unsure just ask a doctor
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