Girls, when is the best time to start taking birth control pills?

[ventustalks]

My boyfriend will be back from military service in the last days of October. I decided to take birth control pills, just to be safe but I have no idea when to start taking them. When is the ideal time? Is it 2 months before or should I start 1 month ago? Does my period affect it, how can I arrange these?

[_Maya_]

You're supposed to start after the last period and then give it time. So it depends on the birth control you are taking. Some want you to wait 5 plus days before sex. I've seen others that recommend two weeks. Honestly in my opinion you wait a whole cycle to do it. So if you start after your next period like they want you to you should be good. Talk to your gyno though. That's a question for a doctor and not GaG when you're talking about potential pregnancy.

[_Maya_]

by the way happy for you and him he is coming back!

[ventustalks]

Thank you so much!

[_Maya_]

Most welcome and enjoy that time together. For what it is worth I use Yaz for birth control and it has been good in my opinion.

[_Maya_]

@ventustalks thank you so much for most helpful opinion!

[ventustalks]

I should be thanking you for helping me!

[_Maya_]

Well I'm glad I was helpful. October will be here in no time. 🙂

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

If you’re going with the pill, taking it 2 months ahead of time guarantees that it’ll be working by the time your boyfriend gets back in October. It usually takes about a full month for your body chemistry to adjust to it and become effective so you need to make sure you’re consistent with it. Set a daily alarm to make sure you’re taking it at the same time every day for the first month.

[MzAsh]

Generally you’re supposed to start after the last day of your period. And use backup birth control (condoms) for at least 2 months while your body is adjusting. But your doctor should tell you details and instructions.

[MzAsh]

Read it again.
www.pandiahealth.com/.../

[MzAsh]

‘While your body is adjusting’ (to the hormones).

[MzAsh]

Little girl, I used to work for Planned Parenthood. I know what I’m talking about.

[Anonymous]

Ask your doctor. You had to get a prescription from your doctor to get these.