Thanks for reaching out to EmpowHer today. You can still get pregnant in the first week of beginning birth control pills. It's usually recommended you use a backup birth control method for 7 days after the start. Some doctors recommend up to 14 days after the start to give the pills time to take effect. BCP are highly effective in preventing pregnancy if taken correctly, so it's important to get into a good routine with them.
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Hello Anon,
Thanks for reaching out to EmpowHer today. You can still get pregnant in the first week of beginning birth control pills. It's usually recommended you use a backup birth control method for 7 days after the start. Some doctors recommend up to 14 days after the start to give the pills time to take effect. BCP are highly effective in preventing pregnancy if taken correctly, so it's important to get into a good routine with them.
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November 26, 2016 - 1:10pmHelena
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