Comment Reply

Hello worriedworriedworried,

Welcome again to EmpowHER.

You are correct. Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation.

You are protected as long as you take a daily active pill each day at the same time each.
You lose protection once you miss a dose.

Your partner should wear a condom for the first week that you are on the pill. It will take about a week for hormones to build up.

It is safe to have intercourse without a condom during the last week when you do not take an active pill.

Regards,
Maryann