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Depends on the type. I think most its 2 weeks to a month. Drs usually say use back up for that long.
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Usually when the dr prescribes it they let you know . Pills are different from like an iud and the shot etc . Some are effect immediately and others aren’t
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Read the medication specifications and ask doc to be safe. Any I have taken has been 7 days.
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No one tells you that if your on antibiotics the birth control pill dont work !!! Happened to me!!! Not complaining but it was a shock for sure but I got my blessing from God a n.v d shes all grown up now!!!
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An IUD is the only one that’s immediate.
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Why do people have to be so rude when someone asks something maybe they just don’t know. God doesn’t like ugly so quite being so ugly
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Mine says 7 days but read the info
Did you miss eighth grade health class?
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As long as it took you in health class, and in church it will work in no time at all. Lol
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7 days… And 3 months for side effects and your body to adjust to the hormones completely
Depends on what kind. I had 2 babies while on birth control.
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condoms work immediately.
When in doubt use a second form of birth control
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Regardless of which type, highly suggest a back up method for at least the first month.
Birth control is very important.
There are several types of birth control
You need to ask a medical professional
For IUD’s, if it’s put in during your period it starts working right away, otherwise it takes up to 7 days for it to start working
Crossing your legs at the knees is free and effective.
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Hayley you are very rude. This person really wanted an answer not a smart ass answer like you are
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