QuestionI just started taking birth control pills for the first time, and I am unsure when I am supposed to start taking them, and how soon they are effective in preventing pregnancy when I do. Can you please help me out, I'm taking Orthotrycyclin if that helps any. thanks.
AnswerTake the pills exactly as directed.
Read the package insert for directions. It's the paper with all the small print that comes with the pills.
After you start the pills, use a second method such as condom, foam, diaphragm for seven days. After seven days the pill is effective in preventing pregnancy as long as you take them exactly as directed.
