Does birth control work right away?

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We put it in yesterday and had unprotected intercourse in following 12 hrs is enough time for hormones to kick in? New to this please help!

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You should still use a backup method (like condoms) for a week after you start your birh control. It’s not in your system yet.

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No it doesn't

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Please read your pill insert. Depending on the type it can take anywhere from a week to a full pack to become effective.

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No it could take anywhere from a week or two to a month to go into effect. Until then I'd use other protection.

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I haven't got a period in over 2 months but my doctor told me I can just start now since it says on box from first day of period and my cycles are just messed up so I guess that brings my chances down?

Does birth control work right away?

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