When should I start taking my first pill?
First Day Start – Take your first pill during the first 24 hours of your menstrual cycle. No back-up contraceptive method is needed when the pill is started the first day of your menses. Sunday Start – Wait until the first Sunday after your menstrual cycle begins to take your first pill.
How long does it take for birth control to work when you first start taking it?
If you start taking the pill within five days of the start of your period, pill protection begins immediately. If you start taking it at any other time during your menstrual cycle, pill protection begins one week later.
What happens when you start birth control for the first time?
Within the first few days of starting the pill, side effects should remain pretty low-key. Nausea occurs in the beginning, but will often go away in a few days [3]. Why nausea? You become nauseous because the pill contains high levels of estrogen which make for an upset stomach.
Can the pill make you fat?
A review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, any weight gain is generally minimal and goes away within 2 to 3 months. If you happen to be one of those few women who put on pounds, talk to your doctor.
Does birth control make you dry?
The hormones in birth control can affect your body in different ways, and people react differently to hormonal birth control. Vaginal dryness is one side effect that some people may experience while using their hormonal birth control method.
What happens when you stop taking the pill?
When you stop taking the pill, your overall health does not change much. It is possible that you will experience some bleeding after stopping the pill, which may alter your menstrual cycle as a result. It is possible to stop at any time, though.
How to get pregnant after you stop taking the pill?
Post-Pill Symptoms. It was once believed that once you stopped taking the pill,you should wait two to three menstrual cycles before becoming pregnant.
When does the pill start working after you take it?
You can start the combination pill at any time. If you start within 5 days after the start of your period, you’re protected from pregnancy right away. You won’t need to use a backup method of birth control (like a condom ).
When are you fertile after stopping the pill?
You may be able to get pregnant within 1-3 months of stopping a combination pill — meaning those that have estrogen and progestin. But most women can get pregnant within a year. One study even found that women who took the pill for more than 4 or 5 years were more fertile than those who used it for 2 years or less.