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Posted on: 07/17/2009
Question
Hi: I want to ask you when exactly during my menstrual period I should take the bill to be effective. I am at day 6 from my period, and it's my first time to take the pills. Would it stop ovulation and prevent pregnancy if I took it starting tomorrow?
Answer
I like people to use condoms the first two weeks they are on the pill. This makes it really sure you won't get pregnant.