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How Long Does Low-ogestrel Take To Be Effective?

Hi, i am a 15 year old girl. and about 8 dayys ago i started low-orgestrel birth control. i had sex last night with my boyfriend and the condom broke and he may or may not have came inside me. my question is how long does it take for low-orgestrel to beecome eeffective?
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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If you begin taking Low-Ogestrel on the first day of your period, it will begin working on that day. If you begin taking Low-Ogestrel on the Sunday after your period starts, you will need to use backup birth control (condom, female condom, sponge, diaphragm) for the next seven days afterwards.So the pills you have taken are working right now and are highly effective.

Pregnancy tests can be taken if required and are accurate when done 10 days after missing the period or at least one to two weeks after you had sex.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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How Long Does Low-ogestrel Take To Be Effective?

Hi If you begin taking Low-Ogestrel on the first day of your period, it will begin working on that day. If you begin taking Low-Ogestrel on the Sunday after your period starts, you will need to use backup birth control (condom, female condom, sponge, diaphragm) for the next seven days afterwards.So the pills you have taken are working right now and are highly effective. Pregnancy tests can be taken if required and are accurate when done 10 days after missing the period or at least one to two weeks after you had sex. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician